LIVE: FAA Pilot Medical Requirements

2,938 views · Published 19 August 2018 · 1:02:36 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: MojoGrip · 2018 · Education

Watch on YouTube

BIG Thank you to all my Patrons. Appreciate your support.
You can become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/mojogrip

Today's discussion is on FAA medical certificates, rules and requirements for licensed pilots and student pilots still in training. There are 3 main medical certificates that gives you the privileges to fly here in the United States. They are:

1st Class Medical certificate: Mainly for air transport COMMERCIAL pilots (ATP). Valid for 12 months if under 40 years old and valid for 6 months if over 40 years old

2nd Class Medical Certificate: Mainly for other commercial pilots, like CFI, or business pilots. Valid for 60 months if under 40 years old and 24 months if over 40 years old.

3rd Class Medical Certificate: For student pilots, sport pilots and private pilots. Valid for 60 months if under 40 years old and 24 months if over 40 years old.

More from this channel