This article is for future pilots that have not started training or have just begun. There are three different types of medical certificates; first class, second class and third class. I will explain what each of those mean in a minute. The exam is pretty much a basic physical that you would have to get for any sport. Pee in a cup, take your temperature check your eyes and of course drop your pant, turn your head and cough.
If you plan to become a professional pilot and fly for the airlines you want to make sure you can qualify for a first class medical certificate. Imagine how much that would suck if you spent around 25 k on all of your training to find out it was all for nothing and all you are left with is a private pilot license, and now you need to find another profession.
If you just want to get your pilots license and just do it as an amazing hobby then you only need to qualify for a third class medical certificate. If you can not qualify for that you are not completely out of luck with your dreams of flying. You can also get a sport pilot certificate, which is a little restrictive of your privileges but still allows you to enjoy the freedom to go almost anywhere.
A second class medical allows you to fly commercially, but basically all you need to know is if you can qualify for a first class FAA medical certificate. If you can not then I would still recommend getting your sport pilot license because learning to fly was the best decision I have ever made.
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