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Expert: - 1/31/2007


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Hey

I wanted to know what are the various medical check up one has to go through before getting a class I medical. Should i get a complete check up done from my personal physician before going in for the test? What are the key things during a medical check up?

Regards
Divyam

Answer
You can find the requirements for each of the classes of aviation medicals in the Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 67.

Go here to read what each class medical certificate (I,II, III) requires in detail:
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=d1996f01d34efa9bd95ee4a...

Or for a more condensed summary, go to this page:
http://www.flightinfo.com/medical.htm

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I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****

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