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The different classes of medical certificate reter to what is needed to use the privileges of different classes of pilot certificate. Class III is the most common and is what you need for private pilot privileges. This is the minimum certificate needed for a student pilot to solo. A class Il medical letter to exercise commercial pilot privileges and a class I is needed for airline transport pilot. Many flight training programs require students to enter with a class I medical. This is to be sure that they do not go through lengthy and expensive flight training only to find out that they cannot qualify for the medical.
The most important thing is a completed Medxpress application. This can be found at medxpress/FAA.gov. They will provide you with a confirmation number that we will need to process your medical certificate. I recommend that you print out a copy of your application and bring it to the physical. It is also important to remember to bring any glasses, contact lenses or other corrective lenses that you use to the exam. Payment is required at the time of the exam. Please do not bring an empty bladder as you will need to provide a urine specimen.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE FAA PLEASE BRING IT WITH YOU. THIS INCLUDES WAIVERS, SODAS, SPECIAL ISSUANCE OR REQUESTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
First, second and third class exams are $150 at time of service. I cannot bill insurance for these exams. If an EKG is needed for a first class exam that is $75 extra. EKG is only needed for first class. An initial EKG is required at age 35 and annual EKGs are required at age 40.
I do offer BasicMed exams. BasicMed has potential for personal liability for the examiner as it requires me to say that you are OK to fly. Because of that I hold BasicMed exams to the same standards as the FAA third class exam. If you can pass the third class you can pass BasicMed. BasicMed does offer advantages to some airmen in certain situations. Go to AOPA.org to get the full rundown.
I do offer CDL exams. Much of the exam overlaps with the FAA exam so I only charge $50 extra for a CDL done at the same time as the FAA exam.
The FAA has information at although if you are an AOPA member they have a very user-friendly medication list on their website. Go to pilot services, medical. I am not sure if I can get certified with….fill in your problem! Most issues can be certified through the FAA. Sometimes this is a lengthy and complicated process and other times it is simple. am always happy to talk with you before you schedule a physical to give you an idea of what may be involved. Please email me with any questions.