| Get Your FAA Medical Exam Before You Start Flight Training |
Why get your FAA medical exam before you spend any money flying? Because
the medical exam may reveal a medical condition that would not allow you to
qualify for a pilot's certificate. You wouldn't want to invest thousands of dollars
into flight lessons only to find out you are ineligible to become a pilot due to a
medical condition would you? Also... always get the highest class medical exam
that reflects the type of pilot you plan on becoming. For instance... If your goal is
to be an airline pilot, then you should get a "First Class Medical" Exam which is
what airline pilots are required to have. If your goal is to fly cargo then get a
"Second Class Medical" Exam which is what commercial pilots must have. If you
know you are only going to fly for your own pleasure then simply get the "Third
Class Medical" Exam which is what Private Pilots must have. By getting the
highest medical exam that reflects your future goals, you won't make the mistake
of investing in something you are medically unable to do.
the medical exam may reveal a medical condition that would not allow you to
qualify for a pilot's certificate. You wouldn't want to invest thousands of dollars
into flight lessons only to find out you are ineligible to become a pilot due to a
medical condition would you? Also... always get the highest class medical exam
that reflects the type of pilot you plan on becoming. For instance... If your goal is
to be an airline pilot, then you should get a "First Class Medical" Exam which is
what airline pilots are required to have. If your goal is to fly cargo then get a
"Second Class Medical" Exam which is what commercial pilots must have. If you
know you are only going to fly for your own pleasure then simply get the "Third
Class Medical" Exam which is what Private Pilots must have. By getting the
highest medical exam that reflects your future goals, you won't make the mistake
of investing in something you are medically unable to do.
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