ILS37R
Well-Known Member
I've had a couple young, aspiring pilots come in over the past few days inquiring about flight training. Normally I talk a little about medicals in my spiel, but I'm not really familiar with how people younger than the age needed for a conventional student certificate are handled by AMEs.
Are there differences in the procedure or is any special paperwork required? I've always emphasized getting a medical as early in training as possible (or even before beginning), just in case. Is that advice still appropriate, especially given the new 60-month 3rd class duration? On the other hand, is there an argument to be made for not getting a medical before one is of age to solo?
Are there differences in the procedure or is any special paperwork required? I've always emphasized getting a medical as early in training as possible (or even before beginning), just in case. Is that advice still appropriate, especially given the new 60-month 3rd class duration? On the other hand, is there an argument to be made for not getting a medical before one is of age to solo?