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Our official definitions of class 3 are a bit different. You are totally right. My definition of a class 3 solo weekend flyer is “Marvin” who wants to take his 1960 150 up for a 50 mile flight to get a $50 burger….

I’m fine with Class 1 and 2 jumping through many hoops to get certified. I don’t want someone flying a 150 pax plane (like the Germanwings guy) without proving they are fit. That is in the personal interest of everyone. On the other hand, for class 3 weekend solo flyers the barriers are...

Honestly, I was hoping Dr. Chien would reply. It's kind of him to give his thoughts on this site!

Dr. Chien - this is exactly the information I was looking for. Many thanks!

I get that. But how do you prove to the FAA what the BAC was if there is no paperwork? Surely they aren’t going to just take my word for it.

That is exactly what I’m hoping my posting will do….

So basically when I reported the DUI - I received a letter from OKC telling me what I needed to do to retain my medical. It was requesting a statement, report from addictionologist, written report from substance abuse professional, etc. If this wasn’t done within 30 days, it was directed to...

It wasn’t revoked - I surrendered it immediately after the incident. Again, BasicMed isn’t an option until I go through the Class 3 route 1 time… which by the way I agree with. I screwed up, and I have no problem proving or jumping through hoops to the FAA that this was a very isolated...

Thank you for your comments. I already did as suggested - unfortunately they don’t have anything other than my written disclosure of the incident. I’d love to do BasicMed - unfortunately I’ve been told I have to go through an AME for a class 3 before transitioning to BasicMed…. Given the...

BTW - this was for a Class 3 medical….

Greetings, I made a terrible decision of driving while intoxicated in 2010 (12 years ago). The testing showed a BAC of .157 . I immediately notified the FAA. After all these years, I’d like to get my medical again. Unfortunately, given the time duration since - ALL court records and test...