Regulations: written in blood

[Everskyward]

Just because balloon pilots do not require medicals does not mean that they are exempt from 61.15. They still are required to report DUIs and driver's license suspensions.

 

[ghogue]

yes they do, but even a third,forth,and more offender will get their drivers license back in some states. The rules have not been written yet, but when the offender gets a drivers license what ability does the FAA have to ground them, presently the medical is the only process. as it is, if they inform the FAA about it as required by law, its their medical that is reviewed and revoked, without the need for a medical, what will the FAA do. these are areas that will have to be looked at as the rules are written.

bob

It's not just the medical that's revoked. All certificates are in jeopardy.

61.15 (f) Failure to comply with paragraph (e) of this section is grounds for:

(1) Denial of an application for any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under this part for a period of up to 1 year after the date of the motor vehicle action; or

(2) Suspension or revocation of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under this part.

 

[unsafervguy]

It's not just the medical that's revoked. All certificates are in jeopardy.

61.15 (f) Failure to comply with paragraph (e) of this section is grounds for:

(1) Denial of an application for any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under this part for a period of up to 1 year after the date of the motor vehicle action; or

(2) Suspension or revocation of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under this part.

you are correct, however, in most cases the FAA does not revoke certificates for DUI's because it is a lot easier to revoke a medical thus grounding (in theory) an airman. apparently this guy's cert was not revoked, I'm sure things will change as the new rules are written. I'm all for more realistic requirements, but multiple DUI's are a big red flag that deserve more investigation by the feds.

bob