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Old May 3rd, 2006, 09:38   #11
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Default Re: Thinking about being a pilot

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Originally Posted by igneous
My medical is just fine. I was actually in the hiring process to become a federal air marshal for the past few months, and got through all of that, am still just waiting to hear about the physical test(running, situps, pushups, etc.), but I kind of have decided that law enforcement isn't for me.
I wouldn't be so quippy if I were you. While I don't know the standards that FAM's have to adhere to, obtaining a 1st class medical is EXTREMELY prudent no matter what shape you are in...

Reminds me of some guys who thought the same thing at my college...until they actually spent their money on flight training and then tried to get a 1st class medical...OOOPS...
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