What is checked in a Class 1 medical?

First class medical certificate requirements include checks of eyesight, ears, psychical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), lung function, cholesterol blood, hemoglobin blood, chest X-ray, urine, period of validity. It will cover the lungs, heart, blood pressure, stomach, limbs and nervous system.

What is a Class 1 or 2 medical certificate?

There are four classes of medical certificate holders, Class I, Airline Transport and Commercial Pilots. Class II medical certificate holders include Private Pilots, Student Pilots and Cabin Crew. The table below indicate the different classes of medical certificate requirement.

What does the pilot medical exam consist of?

The exam will consist of a urine test, blood pressure test, eye exam, ear exam, measurements, and other general medical tests. For healthy individuals with no underlying conditions, you will have a quick chat with the examiner and be on your way.

What is a Category 3 medical exam?

MEDICAL CATEGORY 3: This category applies to the issue or revalidation of Student Pilot Permit, Helicopters, Gyroplane, Balloon, Pilot Permit, Gyroplane, Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane, Helicopter Pilot Licence, Flight Instructor Rating, Glider, Ultra-light Aeroplanes.

What is a Class 1 medical for pilot?

A first-class medical certificate is required for airline transport pilots. This certificate has the most restrictive medical standards. The holder of a medical certificate shall be mentally and physically fit to exercise safely the privileges of the applicable licence.

What is a Class 2 medical?

An AME is a specially qualified doctor certificated to issue EU medical certificates to pilots. Only one EU medical certificate can be held at a time and you can only apply for a licence from the aviation authority in the state that holds your medical records.

What can I fly without a medical?

Fly a glider or a balloon (FAR 61.23(b)) You don’t need a medical certificate at all in order to fly a glider or balloon. Even without a medical certificate, you can still: Get a solo endorsement from an instructor and fly by yourself. Get a pilot’s license and fly with passengers.

What is 1st 2nd and 3rd class FAA medical?

Medical certificates are designated as first-class, second-class, or third-class. Generally, first-class is designed for the airline transport pilot; second-class for the commercial pilot; and third-class for the student, recreational and private pilot.

What disqualifies you from being a pilot?

Having a Criminal Record Having any offenses related to alcohol or drugs on your record is enough for immediate disqualification. And although not all types of crime will prevent you from getting a private pilot license, they are likely to prevent you from pursuing a career as an airline pilot.

Can a pilot be a smoker?

In the US, airline pilots who smoke are a rarity these days, and finding one who smokes while flying would be pretty much impossible. But in the rest of the world, where smoking is still more culturally acceptable, cigarettes can be an occasional sight in the cockpit.

What medical do I need for private pilot?

Until now, the FAA has required private, recreational, and student pilots, as well as flight instructors, to meet the requirements of and hold a third class medical certificate. They are required to complete an online application and undergo a physical examination with an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner.

How much does a Class 1 aviation medical cost?

The cost of initial medicals for Class 1, 2 and 3 is $308.00 (inclusive of GST). This does not include the CASA administration fee. The cost of renewals for Class 1, 2 and 3 for those who have previously had an aviation medical conducted by Dr Tran is $230.00 (inclusive of GST).

What is a Class 4 medical?

So what can you do with a Category 4 medical certificate? It is the medical document required to validate a Student Pilot Permit, a RPP, a U/L and a GPL. With an RPP you can fly day VFR, on a non-high-performance, four-seat or less single engine aircraft with a single passenger.

How much is a FAA medical exam?

In order to obtain your medical certificate, you will need to go through an FAA Medical Exam which can only be conducted by an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner, or AME. The FAA medical exam can typically cost anywhere between $100-$180 depending on your medical examiner.