1st class medical

They check BP, color blindness and vision. Asked a few questions and that was it. Took longer to type it up then the actual exam did.
 
captainphil said:
Also I was just looking into it and it says you must have the "Ability to distinguish aviation red, aviation signal green, and white. : what do they mean just colors like on instruments is it just a check for being color blind?
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They give you these cards with a lot of colors, and in the middle is a number. You have to be able to see the numbers. If not, it can be a big pain to get a medical.

Just be thankful you don't need your prostate examined. I had a frequent urination problem, and they thought it could be my prostate. Definitely not one of the better experiences of my life.
 
Out of the 6 Color vision tests I couldn't read one of them, she never said anything just OK. Is this bad?
 
PGT said:
Out of the 6 Color vision tests I couldn't read one of them, she never said anything just OK. Is this bad?
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By this, do you mean there was only one you didn't get, or only one you didn't get? If it was only one you didn't get, it's no big deal--it's kind of expected. At least one of them is apparently considered near impossible to read according to the nurse at my doc's office.

If you didn't get ANY of them, well, I would say that was an issue, except that if she said OK, then they must not be too worked up about it, huh? :)
 
My AME and I both got naked. It was probably one of my more defining moments in my aviation career. You'll probably get completely naked with your AME as well.
 
Fly4Pay said:
By this, do you mean there was only one you didn't get, or only one you didn't get? If it was only one you didn't get, it's no big deal--it's kind of expected. At least one of them is apparently considered near impossible to read according to the nurse at my doc's office.

If you didn't get ANY of them, well, I would say that was an issue, except that if she said OK, then they must not be too worked up about it, huh? :)
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I couldn't read one of them. This freaked me out so I took a bunch of online tests but I passed each one. I felt like I didn't do so good on my vision test but she said I got 20/20...
 
I can now put my questions aside. My appointment today went very well, I have 20/20 vision, i'm not color blind, I apparently didnt need to get naked like I feared, only into my boxers which I do at gym during school anyway in the lockerroom which was no big deal so he could check my organs that nothing was inflammed.So I now carry A 1st class medical/Student pilot certificate and thankfully know I can continue my training so i can be an airline pilot. Now my question is, a 1st class is good for 6 months, correct?So that would mean I would need to go back by the end of October. Thanks for answering all my questions guys!!
 
captainphil said:
Now my question is, a 1st class is good for 6 months, correct?So that would mean I would need to go back by the end of October. Thanks for answering all my questions guys!!
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actually, the class of medical you hold just refers to the standard you met during your exam..I.E. your doctor examined you according to part 67 First Class medical standards...

Now what you're confused with is how long you can use certain privileges. The reg is confusing, so I'll try to clear it up.

For ATP privileges (i.e. Captain at an airline), you need to have a first class medical. You can use your ATP with that first class medical for 6 months.

For commercial privileges (i.e. First Office at an airline, traffic watch pilot, instructor), you need to have a second class medical certificate. If you have a first class medical in your hands, you've met the standards for the second class medical, so you don't have to go out and get a second class medical certificate. You can use your commercial pilot privileges for up to 12 months with that second class medical.

For private pilot privileges (i.e. you until you get a flying job), you need to have a third class medical certificate. Again, since you hold a first class medical certificate, you automatically have met the standards for a third class medical certificate and don't have to get a third class certificate. You can use your private pilot privileges for up to 3 years (2 if you're over 40 years old) with that third class medical.

(if you're not confused yet, I'm surprised). Basically you have to look at what type of flying you are doing.

If you're just training or looking for an expensive hamburger with some friends, then you're only using your private pilot privileges, and don't have to go for another medical exam for 3 years.

If you're working as a pilot, then you'll be using commercial pilot privileges and need to go for another medical exam after a year.

If you're a captain, you'll be using ATP privileges and need to go in again after 6 months.

I know I said the same thing twice, but it's a confusing subject, and sometimes it helps to see it in a slightly different way....hope it helps....
 
captainphil said:
I apparently didnt need to get naked like I feared, only into my boxers which I do at gym during school anyway in the lockerroom
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Not to invade on your privacy or anything, but dude, sweaty boxers are not cool to wear in school, or really anywhere for that matter. Are you still in high school? Be prepared for much less modest locker rooms in the future...

Anyway, congrats on the med. Bottom line right now is get your PPL and you won't have to worry about getting another med for 3 years. Worry about renewing 2nd class stuff when you are actually close to your commercial checkride.
 
Relax.

Ain't no biggie. It really isn't.

And as long as you get that piece of paper with your name typed on it at the end (is this the only place where they still use typewriters?) who cares what they do to you?:)
 
tonyw said:
Relax.

Ain't no biggie. It really isn't.

And as long as you get that piece of paper with your name typed on it at the end (is this the only place where they still use typewriters?) who cares what they do to you?:)
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That's how I see it too. AMEs have most definitely seen plenty of genitalia. It's not like you're (in general) the only one anyway.
 
launchpad said:
actually, the class of medical you hold just refers to the standard you met during your exam..I.E. your doctor examined you according to part 67 First Class medical standards...

Now what you're confused with is how long you can use certain privileges. The reg is confusing, so I'll try to clear it up.

For ATP privileges (i.e. Captain at an airline), you need to have a first class medical. You can use your ATP with that first class medical for 6 months.

For commercial privileges (i.e. First Office at an airline, traffic watch pilot, instructor), you need to have a second class medical certificate. If you have a first class medical in your hands, you've met the standards for the second class medical, so you don't have to go out and get a second class medical certificate. You can use your commercial pilot privileges for up to 12 months with that second class medical.

For private pilot privileges (i.e. you until you get a flying job), you need to have a third class medical certificate. Again, since you hold a first class medical certificate, you automatically have met the standards for a third class medical certificate and don't have to get a third class certificate. You can use your private pilot privileges for up to 3 years (2 if you're over 40 years old) with that third class medical.

(if you're not confused yet, I'm surprised). Basically you have to look at what type of flying you are doing.

If you're just training or looking for an expensive hamburger with some friends, then you're only using your private pilot privileges, and don't have to go for another medical exam for 3 years.

If you're working as a pilot, then you'll be using commercial pilot privileges and need to go for another medical exam after a year.

If you're a captain, you'll be using ATP privileges and need to go in again after 6 months.

I know I said the same thing twice, but it's a confusing subject, and sometimes it helps to see it in a slightly different way....hope it helps....
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Thank You,I get some of it, but there is still alot I need to learn.
 
launchpad said:
For private pilot privileges (i.e. you until you get a flying job), you need to have a third class medical certificate. Again, since you hold a first class medical certificate, you automatically have met the standards for a third class medical certificate and don't have to get a third class certificate. You can use your private pilot privileges for up to 3 years (2 if you're over 40 years old) with that third class medical.
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....stinkin age discrimination... :mad:



;)
 
PGT said:
I couldn't read one of them. This freaked me out so I took a bunch of online tests but I passed each one. I felt like I didn't do so good on my vision test but she said I got 20/20...
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Usually there's one test that you can read only if you are colorblind.
 
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