Recent content by Herman van Ooijen

Suppose that a person with private pilot certificate has an SI with a validity of 5 years, after which it has to be renewed. If this person does not renew the SI, can he/she just fly as an SP?

If an airline pays their suppliers on time, they are probably ok. Many years ago, from time to time I would visit some of our international airline customers accompanied by the credit manager of the aerospace company we both worked for. He insisted that we not fly on any of our customers that...

Adam, Thanks for the welcome. RE: the SI, I am hopeful that I am close to getting it now. Last I heard, they seem to be running a backlog of 90+ days or so after each communication. I am certain that I have been flagged as either an "interested airman" or may be a "pest".

I plan to buy a C150 or C172 and officially start taking lessons. This is all predicated on getting my medical certificate [SI], I have been waiting for since 8/15/2009. The process is frustrating, leaves a lot to be desired and that's an understatement! rgds, Herman