FAA Lag Times for Waivers and Certs

[TooMuchCoffey]

Hello!

I have two questions about the current timing of the FAA's work:

1) I passed my part 107 exam on December 20 and filled out all the required IACRA forms. I got my temp certificate but still haven't gotten the official license. Anyone else in the same boat?

2) How long of a wait is everyone currently experiencing for airspace waiver reviews? They have up 90 days to approve or deny and it certainly seems like they're not in any hurry.

Thanks!

 

[GMack]

You may see it within a week as they are working on the Dec. 20 dates now according to this site: Airmen Certification

 

[MaineRC]

Re: your first question. I took the FAA remote pilot exam Dec 8 and received my laminated permanent certificate 2 days ago! so 2 months.

 

[Richard R]

My curent waiver request has been for almost 2 weeks and they haven't even seethe acknowledging email yet!

 

[jdwarren]

So what happens if you are taking pictures of a house for a real estate agent and then want pictures the same week but they are 4 miles away from a class D airspace?

 

[kennedye]

So what happens if you are taking pictures of a house for a real estate agent and then want pictures the same week but they are 4 miles away from a class D airspace?

Right now? Basically, you're screwed. The FAA intends to eventually make the airspace authorization part at least go much faster, but I wouldn't hold my breath on it happening anytime soon with the regulation restrictions facing them now.