It’s not often that the FAA takes enforcement action against student pilots for violating a federal aviation regulation, but the few that occur generally fall into three categories: errors on the medical application form, carrying passengers, and failure to have the proper endorsements for a flight. In these cases, the FAA is usually successful in revoking the student pilot’s certificate. Revocation will delay the student's training for one year. Most student pilots must complete a medical application form and submit to an examination before receiving a student pilot/medical certificate. The form probes the applicant’s past medical history and current medical qualifications. The FAA demands that all of those questions be answered completely and truthfully. Too often, students provide answers that are not correct, setting up an FAA accusation that the student intentionally falsified the form—which then permits the agency to deny or revoke the certificate. Students should fill out a practice medical application form so that any questions that are confusing or require more information are discovered early enough to get the question, and the appropriate answer, clarified. AOPA TurboMedical (www.aopa.org/members/medical/medform/) is an interactive medical application planning tool that can identify potential problems before submitting an actual application to the FAA.
Membership. Modify your student trial membership or take the next step and become an official member of AOPA. You’ll continue receiving all of the following great benefits, services, and discounts while supporting the organization protecting your right to fly. Plus, trial members can join AOPA at a special reduced rate of just $25.
Advocacy. Taking on regulatory and legislative threats to GA at national, state, and local levels has remained the association’s primary focus for more than 70 years.
Magazines. As a student member you’ll continue to receive Flight Training magazine (print or digital). When you renew your membership, you’ll have the option of selecting AOPA Pilot magazine to keep you in touch with the ever-changing world of general aviation.
Newsletters. Customizable weekly email newsletters offer aviation industry news, information, and tips. Go to aopa.org and under the Member tab, select Manage My Membership.
AOPA Aviation Summit. AOPA’s annual convention offers educational seminars, exhibits, and aircraft displays. The next one is in Fort Worth, Texas, October 10 through 12, 2013.
AOPA Live. Weekly webcast show recaps the week’s news and showcases aviation feature stories.
Car rental discounts. AOPA members save on car rentals with our strategic partners: Enterprise, National, and Alamo.
AOPA Lifestyles Collection. Save money with exclusive members-only discounts and special offers from top aviation and nonaviation companies.
Renter’s insurance. When you rent or borrow an aircraft you could be personally liable for repair costs and legal defense fees should damage occur. A renter’s policy with AOPA Insurance Services provides comprehensive coverage.
CFI insurance. Whether you’re an instructor/owner, borrowing or renting aircraft, full-time or part-time, we can provide comprehensive coverage for both professional and personal use.
Life insurance. We also protect you and your loved ones in the air and on the ground with term life insurance, emergency assistance, and AD&D insurance.
AOPA Air Safety Institute. A wide array of interactive online courses, safety quizzes, webinars, and seminars to help you increase your knowledge and become a safer pilot.
Pilot Information Center. Experienced pilots and CFIs are available on our toll-free helpline (800-872-2672). You can also go online for access to information most often requested by our members.
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Airport information. Online directory with vital preflight information, updated daily.
Legal and medical help. AOPA Legal Services Plan/Pilot Protection Service safeguards pilot and medical certificates from FAA action.
AOPA Foundation. Your tax-deductible donation provides funding for important work that membership dues alone cannot support: safety, education, growing the pilot population, preserving airports, and providing support for good work being done in general aviation.
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