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KnowledgeMedical certificates, classes, and validity time period.
From the FAA library
- Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Obtaining a Medical Certificate
There are three classes of medical certificates. The class of certificate needed depends on the type of flying the pilot plans to perform. A third-class medical certificate is required for a private or recreational pilot certificate. It is valid ... years for those individuals who have not reached the age of 40; otherwise it is valid for 2 years. A commercial pilot certificate requires at least a second-class medical certificate, which is valid for 1 year. First-class medical…
- 14 CFR § 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration.
Medical certificates: Requirement and duration. flight training), a flight engineer certificate, or an air traffic control tower operator certificate | 12th month after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate. (ii) Under age 40 | a recreational ... pilot certificate, a private pilot certificate, a flight instructor certificate (when acting as pilot in command or a required pilot flight crewmember in operations other than glider or balloon), a student pilot certificate, or a sport pilot certificate (when…
- Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Selecting a Flight School › Medical Certification Requirements
Anyone requesting an FAA Medical Clearance, Medical Certificate, or Student Pilot Medical Certificate can electronically complete an application through the FAA’s MedXPress system available at https://medxpress.faa.gov/. A medical certificate is obtained by passing a physical examination administered ... nation. To find an AME near you, go to the FAA’s AME locator at www.faa.gov/pilots/ amelocator/. Medical certificates are designated as first class, second class, or third class. Generally, first class is designed for the airline transport pilot…