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Old April 25th, 2008, 02:36   #5
madmax
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Default Re: FAA Medical question

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Originally Posted by ryount45 View Post
Im coming up on my first solo flight, in which I need to get a medical. When I go will it be specific on a 3rd class only? Or say your in great health would a 1st class medical be given? I guess my question is how do the medicals work when you get them?
You apply for the Medical you want. If you are going to be a private pilot you can apply for a 3rd class. But if you want to be a commercial pilot eventually it wouldn't be a bad idea to apply for a 1st class just to be sure you can earn one.
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