Things to do before a medical.

[youngflyer]

I am just about to take my first medical. I only need a 3rd class medical but I think I am going to get a 2nd class medical just to make sure that their will be not flaws if I try to do aviation professionally. I was thinking of doing it after my flight lesson for scheduling purposes but If that would negatively affect my medical in any way then I dont think I should do that. What are some ways you prepare for a medical? I just want to be in tip top shape for it.

[My Flight Surgeon]

Don't worry about it, just go and get the medical. At your age, there should be no problems unless you have a history of an illness. Go to
http://medxpress.faa.gov and complete the 8500-8 there. If you have questions while completing the form. right click the question and it will give you the answer.

[JDMcFly]

Just a side note- Why not go with a 1st Class Medical if you are looking to fly professionally in the future. After that of course you can let it defer into a 2nd/3rd class down the road.

Pretty much before my meeting I just made sure I ate healthy and didn't run all the way to the docs office .

[youngflyer]

Originally Posted by JDMcFly

Just a side note- Why not go with a 1st Class Medical if you are looking to fly professionally in the future. After that of course you can let it defer into a 2nd/3rd class down the road.

Pretty much before my meeting I just made sure I ate healthy and didn't run all the way to the docs office .

The second class medical and first class are exactly the same under 35. It is a pure money reason.

[JDMcFly]

Originally Posted by youngflyer

The second class medical and first class are exactly the same under 35. It is a pure money reason.

Eh, they cost the same where I gotem' so I guess that didn't matter to me!