Flying under MOSAIC with a history of PE

[Guy that wants to fly]

I am an instrument rated private pilot with an expired Class III medical. I had a pulmonary edema attack several years ago and grounded myself. I did not pursue a Class III afterwards (hence it hasn't been denied or continued), and I am eligible for a Basic Med, as PE is not one of the specific cardiovascular conditions that prohibit it. I have not followed up with a Basic Med.

Is there any reason why I cannot resume flying under Sport Pilot privileges, now that it appears that I can fly real airplanes?

 

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

As long as you do "Not know or have reason to know of any medical condition that would make that person unable to operate a light-sport aircraft in a safe manner."

But I don't understand why you don't think that a Cub is not a real airplane.

 

[Kenny Phillips]

As long as you do "Not know or have reason to know of any medical condition that would make that person unable to operate a light-sport aircraft in a safe manner."

But I don't understand why you don't think that a Cub is not a real airplane.

A Cub is indeed a real airplane. A real slow airplane!
But a real fun airplane, in my limited doors-open time.

 

[Guy that wants to fly]

I'm not dissing on Cubs. I just don't happen to have access to one or similar.

Thanks.

 

[Half Fast]

Certainly you can legally fly under SP rules, but why not get Basic Med so you can use your instrument privileges? There’s no risk in seeking Basic, unlike seeking a 3rd class.

 

[OneCharlieTango]

PE is Pulmonary Embolism, not pulmonary edema. Which did you have? Obviously, there are a lot of unanswered questions and they aren't necessarily anyone's business. But your question has already been correctly answered.

 

[DaleB]

But I don't understand why you don't think that a Cub is not a real airplane.

Or a 172 or any of the many, many other planes that are now available for you to fly under SP privileges.