FlightPhysical.com: Pilot FAQ Page

Pilot FAQ Page

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

Common Questions about the Pilot Medical Exam

Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for a flight physical Show me Part 67: Pilot Medical Standards Show me Part 61: Pilot Certification Standards What is MedXpress What is a medical certificate? I need an Expert Witness / Consultant What is an AME? Tell me about the Exam What steps are involved in getting a medical certificate? Show me a list of medical history questions I'll have to answer Show me a list of all questions I'll have to answer (medical and nonmedical) If my application for medical certification is turned down, what recourse do I have? What if I get sick or injured? Can I fly, who do I tell? What if I get a DUI / DWI? Tell me about the Sport Pilot designation I had corrective eye surgery, what do I need to do? I have Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Concerns? Who must hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Medical Certificate?	I have some minor medical problems and would like to find out whether or not they will create difficulties when I go to get my medical certificate. Who could I contact in order to get further information about my situation? I had lens implants, what should I do? What does it cost to get a medical certificate? Is a pilot required to report to the FAA that he or she has undergone LASIK or other laser eye surgery to correct vision? What happens if I get my medical certificate and then I have some sort of medical problem that develops before the certificate expires? Do I have to report it and do I have to ground myself? Who may hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Medical Certificate? What types of medical certificates are available and how long are they good for? Show me the medical standards which must be met for obtaining a pilot medical certificate? How do I contact the FAA directly about an Aeromedical Certification Issue? Which Medications are Approved for Pilots? Can I get my student pilot certificate at the same time I take my initial flight physical?
Note: The information provided on the FlightPhysical.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a pilot and his/her Aeromedical Examiner. Many of the FAA medical standards are eligible for waiver consideration and all must be interpreted by the physician before a fitness for flight recommendation is transmitted to the FAA.
Who is required to hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Medical Certificate? Any person acting as pilot-in-command or other required crewmember of an aircraft (except for free balloons, gliders, and ultralights) must hold a current and appropriate medical certificate. This includes student pilots in solo flight as well as private, commercial, and airline pilots.