http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html Latest comments for the article: Area pilot builds aircraft in his garage at middletownjournal. http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-205345 Medical examinations are not accurate in determining whether a man should or should not fly. The stress test subjects one to conditions which will never be encountered in an aeroplane. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:48:04 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-205345 2009-07-15T01:48:04Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-203162 I agree with rick and Hugo that it appears you can fly an LSA as long as you have not failed an FAA medical exam. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:03:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-203162 2009-07-13T17:03:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-201898 So, lets look at this. A guy has a heart condition that would cause him to fail a third class physical. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:49:57 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-201898 2009-07-12T13:49:57Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-201241 My take is that the medical should be eliminated for the private pilot, restricted for single engine four passenger. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:33:20 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-201241 2009-07-11T18:33:20Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-201111 Do you think it's smart to fly an aircraft with some kind of medical problem that could incapcitate the pilot and possibly cause a crash killing the pilot and others on the ground? Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:16:02 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-201111 2009-07-11T15:16:02Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-200319 There was an error in the text of this article. You cannot substitute a drivers license for an aviation medical certificate to fly a light sport aircraft if you have failed to pass an aviation medical. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:52:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-200319 2009-07-10T20:52:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-200277 Hugo is exactly correct. You may only fly under light sport rules if you have never been denied a medical permit. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:22:24 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-200277 2009-07-10T20:22:24Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199978 “I’m having a little bit of medical problems and it’s my insurance policy that if I don’t pass my physical that I can fly this with my driver’s license.” Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:51:12 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/area-pilot-builds-aircraft-in-his-garage-198362.html?cxtype=rss_198362&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199978 2009-07-10T17:51:12Z