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rwrite142: There are some exceptions to the driver's license rule. If you have been previously declined a medical, you would have to retake and pass the Class III medical. But if you have never seen an aviation medical examiner, then you would qualify with the driver's license without the medical certificate.
Correct, if you fail your medical exam you CANNOT get the Sport Pilot License until you pass at least the Class III. I would strongly encourage anybody eligible for a medical certificate to go ahead and get the Private Pilot Certificate.
Congratulations, gaRCfield! I've been flying for a while now, and I still get that poo eating grin after every flight - even the long nasty IFR flights complete with missed approaches and DME arcs to the ILS when all you want to do is get home.
Ground school and the FAA Airman Knowledge Test is not difficult. Heck, I only missed one question out of 60. It can't be difficult - you can get a book or CD-ROM with every question and answer in the pool.