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Their stupid policy of completely rewriting the issue date of a certificate every time a new one is created?

My old pilot cert was getting worn, so I requested a new one a while ago. DOI on the cert says 24 Feb 2009 now, instead of 4 Apr 2004. Online, it shows the same.

Seems petty of me, but it sucks that every time I have to replace their cheap POS cert, I lose some tenure.

As a side note - is there any way to get the original DOI anywhere?
 
SkyHog said:
Their stupid policy of completely rewriting the issue date of a certificate every time a new one is created?

My old pilot cert was getting worn, so I requested a new one a while ago. DOI on the cert says 24 Feb 2009 now, instead of 4 Apr 2004. Online, it shows the same.

Seems petty of me, but it sucks that every time I have to replace their cheap POS cert, I lose some tenure.

As a side note - is there any way to get the original DOI anywhere?
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They do your drivers license the same way in many states

I know what your getting out, but not worth the energy to fuss.
 
JHW said:
why do you care? what "tenure" are you seeking ?
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Why do you care why I care?

Maybe its a status thing. Maybe its so that when I say something like "I've been flying for 10 years" someone doesn't look at my cert, see 3 months, and go "Yeah, ok. 10 years, huh?"

Maybe its because its nice to see something that I've been doing for as long as I have get recognized.

Ever wonder why credit cards have a "Cardholder since" date on them? For some people, this is important.

But you can be Mr. "Cool Guy" that just doesn't care about such petty things. That works too.
 
I don't know why it is something to care about. The DOI, Date of Issuance is the date that physical certificate was issued. It should not be confused with the Date of Certification.
 
ScottM said:
I don't know why it is something to care about. The DOI, Date of Issuance is the date that physical certificate was issued. It should not be confused with the Date of Certification.
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Where does one find the DOC (besides in jail)?
 
EdFred said:
My dog ate my logbook. Now where?
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I mean, my strip joint VIP card even has "Valued Member since 1993" on it. Sheesh.
 
The reason the FAA does that is to identify the "current" pilot certificate in case a pilot's certificate is suspended. If you had the original date of issuance on subsequent replacements, you could report your original lost/destroyed, get a new one, and have a "spare" to carry and show if your current certificate were to be suspended (which requires handing it in to be held until the suspension is complete). This way, they can always tell if the certificate you're using is really the currently valid certificate.
 
Ron Levy said:
The reason the FAA does that is to identify the "current" pilot certificate in case a pilot's certificate is suspended. If you had the original date of issuance on subsequent replacements, you could report your original lost/destroyed, get a new one, and have a "spare" to carry and show if your current certificate were to be suspended (which requires handing it in to be held until the suspension is complete). This way, they can always tell if the certificate you're using is really the currently valid certificate.
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In this day and age you would figure the feds and the FAA inspectors would have internet access on their cell phones/ I pads / I phones, etc.... and get real time status of some ones certificate, and not just go on the printed date..:dunno::dunno:
 
N801BH said:
In this day and age you would figure the feds and the FAA inspectors would have internet access on their cell phones/ I pads / I phones, etc.... and get real time status of some ones certificate, and not just go on the printed date..:dunno::dunno:
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You are correct. All the Inspector would need to do is access SPAS and it will bring up the airman's records and status. While I was in the Agency we were issued notepads as computers and also had a secure wireless card issued (albeit slow connection). Even if the Inspector didn't carry his notepad he could just call the office and have someone there verify the records.
 
Ron Levy said:
The reason the FAA does that is to identify the "current" pilot certificate in case a pilot's certificate is suspended. If you had the original date of issuance on subsequent replacements, you could report your original lost/destroyed, get a new one, and have a "spare" to carry and show if your current certificate were to be suspended (which requires handing it in to be held until the suspension is complete). This way, they can always tell if the certificate you're using is really the currently valid certificate.
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Your avatar from a distance looks like the Directv logo
 
Ron Levy said:
The reason the FAA does that is to identify the "current" pilot certificate in case a pilot's certificate is suspended. If you had the original date of issuance on subsequent replacements, you could report your original lost/destroyed, get a new one, and have a "spare" to carry and show if your current certificate were to be suspended (which requires handing it in to be held until the suspension is complete). This way, they can always tell if the certificate you're using is really the currently valid certificate.
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Uh, no. Not even close.
 
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