Hi everyone,

I'm going to be starting flight school at a university (UND) coming up in fall of 2018. I remember being told it will take several months to receive the medical after the exam. About how many months should it take to get my medical certificate after the exam? (Say 3 months, 6 months, or plan farther ahead than that?)It will be my first time getting an FAA medical certificate. Also, which should I attempt to get: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd class?

I was on a visit last spring to UND and I met a retired pilot there, he said I should get a 1st class certificate first, then 3rd class after it expires. He said it would save money for the most part, and my records show that I already am capable of receiving that 1st class certificate. Anybody agree with this process? Any other recommendations?

All help is appreciated, thank you!!!