What is done in a 3rd class medical?

Applicants under 40 usually have to undergo the most basic, third-class medical exam. This entails checking your eyesight, including your peripheral vision, nearsightedness, farsightedness, and color vision. The examiner will also perform a hearing test to determine if you’re able to hear at the most basic level.

Can a student pilot fly under BasicMed?

A: Yes. BasicMed does not affect any pilot requirement other than the holding an FAA medical certificate.

Can a pilot be diabetic?

Since 1996, pilots with insulin-treated diabetes have been allowed to act as pilot-in-command of an airplane in the United States, but only on private flights. They could not act as pilots on airliners or other commercial flights.

What do I need for 3rd class medical?

For a third-class medical certificate, the exam is short and straightforward. The AME will want to test: Your vision (including peripheral vision, near-sightedness, far-sightedness and color vision), so don’t forget to bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear these ordinarily.

How long is an FAA Class 3 medical good for?

A Third class medical certificate is appropriate for student pilots, recreational pilots, and private pilots who fly for pleasure or personal business (but not for hire). A third class medical is valid for 60 months for pilots under age 40, and 24 months for applicants who are age 40 or older.

Can I solo with basic Med?

This person cannot solo using basic med; rather, he or she must obtain a medical certificate (any class is fine) prior to solo. The reason is that since there is no established medical history with FAA, a brand new student pilot must first begin with a medical certificate.

Can a CFI teach under BasicMed?

The bottom line is you can exercise your flight instructor certificate as PIC under BasicMed, as long as you are flying a covered aircraft (an aircraft that meets the BasicMed requirements).

Can I get a Class 3 medical with diabetes?

1.) For insulin dependent diabetics, only Class III Special Issuance is allowed. Because it is so difficult even with today’s technology for these diabetics to perfectly regulate their blood sugars, especially to avoid hypoglycemia, the FAA only allows certification for Class III.