Originally Posted by
maddogmax
Do you need a 1st class physical to fly as PIC on a corporate aircraft operating under Parts 91 or 135?
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS
Subpart A—General
§ 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration.
(a) Operations requiring a medical certificate. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, a person—
(1) Must hold a first-class medical certificate when exercising the privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate;
(2) Must hold at least a second-class medical certificate when exercising the privileges of a commercial pilot certificate; or
(3) Must hold at least a third-class medical certificate—
(i) When exercising the privileges of a private pilot certificate;
(ii) When exercising the privileges of a recreational pilot certificate;
(iii) When exercising the privileges of a student pilot certificate;
AAHH the rules, I just love the rules .
So if the aircraft you are flying requires a type rating (most corp.aircraft do) and your type rating is on your ATP certificate and not a part of your commercial pilot privileges then you must hold a current 1st class medical certificate to operate the aircraft as Pilot In Command.
So look at your certificates carefully.