New Medical Rules
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I believe I understand these medicals requirements, however I want some verification. I got a first class medical on 1/3/08 - thus with the new rules it would be valid until 1/30/09 with me being under 40. However, since I need a second class medical for commercial operations before or after 1/30/09 I would need a new get a new 2nd class medical. Since, there is not a step down from first to second like there used to be. Is my understanding correct??
Your current medical would be good for first class to 1/30/2009. After that you need a new first (or second) for commercial ops. If you're not an airline CA, nothing has changed for you...you still need a medical exam every 12 months.
The price is set by the AME, not the FAA. The price has nothing to do with the duration, it is based on the amount work the AME does. Since the scope of the exam is the same for both first and second class, I would expect the price to be the same, except you get charged extra for an EKG if needed.
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