3rd class medical
Moderator: drseti
3rd class medical
does the FAA automatically do a medical background check or is it only if you check yes?
Re: 3rd class medical
When you sign the MedExpress form, regardless of what you put down on the form, you've given your consent for the FAA to inspect your medical history and records. If there's anything out there that would be disqualifying, you have to assume the FAA will find it, and revoke any medical certificate you may have been issued. If that happens, you lose not just your medical certificate, but the ability to exercise Sport Pilot privileges.
Thus, if you know (or have reason to know) of any potentially disqualifying condition, you're best off not even starting the application process, and just proceeding under Sport Pilot rules and restrictions.
Thus, if you know (or have reason to know) of any potentially disqualifying condition, you're best off not even starting the application process, and just proceeding under Sport Pilot rules and restrictions.
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
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Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: 3rd class medical
Kinda what I figured. I’m think I’m just going to play it safe and stick with sport pilot. As it will do most of what my intentions will be
Re: 3rd class medical
That's a good idea. Many of us, new pilots and old pilots, have made that decision.Mal K9 wrote:Kinda what I figured. I’m think I’m just going to play it safe and stick with sport pilot. As it will do most of what my intentions will be
Retired from flying.