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A pilot holds a valid medical but knows of a new condition that would fail the exam. May they act as PIC?

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  1. No, not while they know of the condition
  2. Yes, until the medical certificate expires
  3. Yes, if a passenger is also a pilot

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  1. 14 CFR 61.53 Prohibition on operations during medical deficiency www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-61.53 Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. 14 CFR 61.53 Prohibition on operations during medical deficiency www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-61.53 Checked 2026-10-09.

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