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You must hold a valid and current pilot medical certificate to pilot any powered aircraft except when exercising sport pilot privileges.

How to Get an FAA Medical Certificate

To get a Medical Certificate an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) must examine you. You must:utilty

• Select an appropriate AME.
• Schedule an appointment (Easiest if your AME offers online scheduling)
• Complete an official FAA application form
• Undergo a physical examination

If you meet the appropriate medical standards, the AME will issue you a medical certificate If you are just starting out, you will probably need a 3rd Class medical certificate--info on different classes.