New Medical Rules
10-23-2008 | 02:29 AM
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New Medical Rules
Can someone help, I'm slightly confused by the new medical rules that came out a few months ago. My medical was done as a first class at 11/15/07. With the new rules, does the first class extend to 11/15/08, then downgrade to a 2nd class for a year, or does it extend as a first class to 11/15/08 then downgrade to a third class? I'm slightly confused by this and the AOPA chart. Any help would be appreciated.
Edit: Actually, I guess this should go in the Pilot Health section. Sorry.
Edit: Actually, I guess this should go in the Pilot Health section. Sorry.
10-23-2008 | 07:33 AM
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Basically both first and second class medicals are good for one year (if you're under 40).
In the past you could use an expired first as a second out to 12 months. Since they are now both the same duration, the second does not extend beyond the first.
If you are an FO you still need a medical each year.
In the past you could use an expired first as a second out to 12 months. Since they are now both the same duration, the second does not extend beyond the first.
If you are an FO you still need a medical each year.
11-09-2008 | 09:46 AM
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From what I understand, if you are under 40, you should be all set for 60 months from your 1st class , if all you're doing is private pilot (3rd class)flying.
You can use that (first class) certificate as first class or second class for one year. After that it becomes a third class. Under the new rules a third class is good for 60 months (under 40). Take a look at
Medical Certification
You can use that (first class) certificate as first class or second class for one year. After that it becomes a third class. Under the new rules a third class is good for 60 months (under 40). Take a look at
Medical Certification
01-07-2009 | 08:29 PM
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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??
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[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']did they convert to the same price for both medicals since they only [/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']last one year[/FONT]
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