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If I will only be exercising sport pilot privileges, do I need to renew an FAA medical certificate I now possess when it expires?

Response by the Federal Air Surgeon
You may use your current and valid U.S. driver's license to exercise sport pilot privileges; however, you must hold the required, valid FAA airman medical certificate if you wish to exercise private pilot (or higher) privileges.