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Getting a first class every time you get a medical is a good idea because it establishes a history of having first class medicals,
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Well it is a waste of money. I can understand getting a 1st class when you first start, but there is no need beyond that untill you are flying for a living.
How does having a history of having a 1st class do anything other than show you are willing to piss away your money, as you would be getting SIX medicals when you only need ONE.
Of course if you are the type of person who has no idea of your personal health status, then again a 1st class is great , but why have it every six months do it every month. that way you will have a solid record of 1st class medicals.
The Other thing to keep in mind is. say you go in for one of your 1st class medicals a week before you are going to take your flight test. and FAIL due to a minor issue, you get your current medical pulled, and now you can&#8217;t fly. the next week you get the problem resolved, and now you must wait for. who knows.. for ...ever... until the FAA clears you. you can not simply keep going back until you pass the test.
the BEST plan without exception is go in, get a class three, and fly. Go to a NON FAA Dr. and have a full work up. if there is a problem get it taken care of. and keep the FAA Doc in the dark where they belong.