1st class medical ?? What should it be?

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02-22-2007, 07:46 AM

Duksrule

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1st class medical ?? What should it be?

Just a quick question. I am getting my private and went and got a 1st class medical. The checkup was a joke in my opinion. Took about 10 minutes. Checked eyes, EKG and that was it. I am in the Navy and am use to getting the "complete" physical so maybe this was legit. Just wonered if I got the real deal.

02-22-2007, 07:59 AM

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If you want a thorough military type flight physical go to your family Doc. Your career is at risk every time you walk into an AME's office. So, IMHO, you should be happy!

02-22-2007, 08:21 AM

Duksrule

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Not complaining. Just wonder if that will be all it is every 2 years. I was expecting much more.

02-22-2007, 08:45 PM

wisevoss

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I agree with slice, you Passed be happy

02-22-2007, 08:59 PM

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When your meal ticket is riding on the outcome - it sounds like you found the guy we all look for

Seriously, the FAA medical is NOT well care. Go find a good GP for that.

02-23-2007, 04:34 AM

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I am in the Navy and am use to getting the "complete" physical .

You should be happy no one is "probing" you. They are just following the FAA guidelines. Now you understand why there are so many fat, out-of-shape airline captains. I've seen captains about to have a heart attack getting in the cockpit. My advice: stay in military shape and take the easy civilian medical.