Is it possible to complete the required flight training and the checkride for CSEL without the ability to be legal PIC? Assume lack of a current medical, or lack of flight review currency.
I'm asking for both practical and regulatory issues.
From the PTS..
Commercial Pilot—Airplane Practical Test Prerequisites
An applicant for the Commercial Pilot—Airplane Practical Test is
required by 14 CFR part 61 to:
1. be at least 18 years of age;
2. be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English
language. If there is a doubt, use AC 60-28, English Language
Skill Standards;
3. possess a private pilot certificate with an airplane rating, if a
commercial pilot certificate with an airplane rating is sought, or
meet the flight experience required for a private pilot certificate
(airplane rating) and pass the private airplane knowledge and
practical test;
4. possess an instrument rating (airplane) or the following limitation
shall be placed on the commercial pilot certificate: “Carrying
passengers in airplanes for hire is prohibited at night or on
cross-country flights of more than 50 nautical miles;”
5. have passed the appropriate commercial pilot knowledge test
since the beginning of the 24th month before the month in which
he or she takes the practical test;
6. have satisfactorily accomplished the required training and
obtained the aeronautical experience prescribed;
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Change 2 (dated 2/3/09)
7. possess at least a current third class medical certificate;
8. have an endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying
that the applicant has received and logged training time within
60 days preceding the date of application in preparation for the
practical test, and is prepared for the practical test; and
9. also have an endorsement certifying that the applicant has
demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of the subject areas in
which the applicant was deficient on the airman knowledge test.
