Medical certificate & 135 instruction

[Prof. ATP]

Since much if not most Part 135 flight training happens during simulated IFR, an instructor who couldn't legally function as a safety pilot would be severely limited.

We start new hires VFR only, long before they reach 135 IFR minimums, so there is really quite a bit that can be done that is not simulated IFR. The bottom line is that the POI won't approve an instructor without a medical, despite the clear legality of the flight, and instructor approval is at the POI's discretion.

 

[transpac]

We start new hires VFR only, long before they reach 135 IFR minimums, so there is really quite a bit that can be done that is not simulated IFR. The bottom line is that the POI won't approve an instructor without a medical, despite the clear legality of the flight, and instructor approval is at the POI's discretion.

While it's true that POIs approve/disapprove Part 135 instructors, they don't have authority to require anything beyond that required by the FARs. Sounds to me like an individual POI or maybe a FSDO Manager is making up his/her own rules. Have you talked to the Flight Stds Division Mgr in your region? He/she would probably be interested in local rules. If you don't agree with the Division Mgr, elevate it to AFS-1 in FAA HQ. If you don't like what AFS-1 says, take it to your congressman.

 

[nosehair]

If you don't agree with the Division Mgr, elevate it to AFS-1 in FAA HQ. If you don't like what AFS-1 says, take it to your congressman.

Ditto. Don't let'em intimidate you. Be prepared to educate up the line. I am still surprised that some of the old FAA staff still does not know that you can instruct without a medical. And there are still those that refuse to adhere to it.
...But also, be sure you are squeaky clean...
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