And now for something a little different...

[RedChops]

Most people are on this forum asking how to get their medical. I was in that boat too. After two months of fooling around with the FAA and the USPS, I'm now a happy owner of my medical certificate!

My question for you all is this: The FAA sent me a nice, crisp letter laying down some information and a....well I'd say photocopy of questionable quality for the medical certificate. Quality aside, how do you all keep this ever-important piece of paper from turning in to pulp in your bag over the course of 5 years? Laminate it? Keep it in a file and just not carrying it with while flying? Multiple photocopies in rotation?

 

[Kenny Phillips]

I wrap my paper fishing license around it.

 

[Jared V]

log book.

 

[Stingray Don]

I have mine folded up and paper clipped inside my log book.

 

[ktup-flyer]

I taped mine in the front cover of my logbook

 

[steingar]

I have a special airplane wallet that stays in the aircraft. It contains my pilot certificate (which looks suspiciously like a license), my medical, my membership cards for AOPA and EAA, a wallet knife, a wallet-sized multitool and a blank cheque for emergencies.

 

[AggieMike88]

Found one of those vinyl photo sleeves at the craft store and taped that to inside cover of logbook. Then slid the medical certificate into that.

Also took a photo of it and uploaded to digital logbook.

 

[bbchien]

A digital reproduction of a certificate issued by the administrator is valid, in copy
Only the original hand signed certificate issued by a designee, is valid.

I print 'em on 28 lb paper.

 

[RedChops]

These are all some fantastic ideas! The inside-logbook and AggieMike's idea of the vinyl photo sleeves gave me another idea: getting one of those resealable packing list envelopes with the full back adhesive. A little more secure than tape I'd think and that bad boy aint going anywhere.

Dr. Bruce, also a good idea about the heavy paper. I might have to make a trip to the craft section and pick up some heavy card stock

 

[WannFly]

I keep a hard copy of mine in the plane and a digital copy on my phone.

 

[lbfjrmd]

digital! Same for items required for any type of traffic stop! Also rabies certificate for my dog!

 

[RedChops]

digital! Same for items required for any type of traffic stop! Also rabies certificate for my dog!

Woah the police around you are alright with digital identification? I think the ones around me might book me on the spot! Though I live near a college town, so they tend to always be a little on edge.

 

[AggieMike88]

Woah the police around you are alright with digital identification?

Lou might be referring to "proof of financial responsibility" aka your insurance card.

 

[Zeldman]

I usually get a new one every 6 months.

 

[Kenny Phillips]

Woah the police around you are alright with digital identification? I think the ones around me might book me on the spot! Though I live near a college town, so they tend to always be a little on edge.

The police in my area seem to be alright with digital exams.

 

[Ravioli]

Easy there Cowboy. You have to have your medical and certificate with you when you fly.

You don't keep them in your logbook do you? Do a quick search on "carrying your logbook when you fly."

It's like debating Beef Ribs vs. Pork Ribs. Neither will kill you, but damn... people have some STRONG preferences.