medical card question
07-03-2006, 08:42 AM
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medical card question
I am getting ready to start my student pilot training. Which class of medical card should i get? What does the exam consist of? - I am going to be going to ATP next fall to work toward becoming a Regional Piolt.
07-03-2006, 04:02 PM
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Normally, students start out with a third class medical. It doubles as a student pilot certificate. Then as you become Commercial/CFI you normally get either a 2nd or 1st class, which are usually more expensive. The doctor who I go to makes it pretty quick and painless. Quick eye exam, blood pressure reading, checks your pulse... then it's off to his desk to fill out the paperwork. Nothing major. And if you're over 41 (I think.. correct me if I'm wrong) you need an EKG.
08-15-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mike734
If you have aspirations of professional flying, get a first class to see it you can. No use starting down the path if you can not qualify. (You will though, it is not that hard)
Can I get a first class, because if I can't I will take that money I have saved up for flight school and buy a nice car with it and a plan a career as something else (not that I want to, but it would be a consolation prize - I desperately want to fly).
08-16-2006, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by lovethelapdance
What if my eyes are bad...I mean, they are corrected to 20/20, but without contacts they are real bad (thinkin 20/2000?) Can I get a first class, because if I can't I will take that money I have saved up for flight school and buy a nice car with it and a plan a career as something else (not that I want to, but it would be a consolation prize - I desperately want to fly).
Can I get a first class, because if I can't I will take that money I have saved up for flight school and buy a nice car with it and a plan a career as something else (not that I want to, but it would be a consolation prize - I desperately want to fly).
09-20-2006, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by lovethelapdance
What if my eyes are bad...I mean, they are corrected to 20/20, but without contacts they are real bad (thinkin 20/2000?) Can I get a first class, because if I can't I will take that money I have saved up for flight school and buy a nice car with it and a plan a career as something else (not that I want to, but it would be a consolation prize - I desperately want to fly).
Can I get a first class, because if I can't I will take that money I have saved up for flight school and buy a nice car with it and a plan a career as something else (not that I want to, but it would be a consolation prize - I desperately want to fly).
07-16-2014, 06:01 AM
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It is important to not hide anything from the FAA. This seems to get more new pilots into trouble than actual medical issues, at least judging from the content of forums like this.
Google FAA form 8500-8, which is the FAA medical form. Make sure that you understand what they are asking and how you are going to answer. If you run into any speed bumps talk to the Medical Examiner ahead of time or contact one of the aviation medical advisory services and pay a small fee for their guidance.
The actual application is now completed online at medexpress.faa.gov, usually a day or two before your medical.
This is not hard, and you do not have to tell them anything that they do not ask about. But you do have to answer their questions accurately.
Google FAA form 8500-8, which is the FAA medical form. Make sure that you understand what they are asking and how you are going to answer. If you run into any speed bumps talk to the Medical Examiner ahead of time or contact one of the aviation medical advisory services and pay a small fee for their guidance.
The actual application is now completed online at medexpress.faa.gov, usually a day or two before your medical.
This is not hard, and you do not have to tell them anything that they do not ask about. But you do have to answer their questions accurately.
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