My Flight Surgeon
Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner
It is official. Read below. If you are less than 40 the date you Class 1 medical is performed, it is now valid for 12 months. If you are less than 40 when your Class 3 medical is performed, it is now valid for 60 months.
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...p_process/general/validity/index.cfm?print=go
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...p_process/general/validity/index.cfm?print=go