Medical Certificate Exam
for Your Pilot's License
The FAA has
designated Dr. Toth as an Airman Medical Examiner (AME). As such, he
is uniquely qualified to conduct a physical examination for your new
or renewed pilot's license medical certificate.
While a medical
certificate is not required in order to start flight training, it is
recommended early in the process because you will need it once you
start to fly solo. That may happen after only 10-20 hours of flight
training, so it's best to be prepared. As a student, your medical
certificate is your student pilot certificate. Think of it a
"learner's permit" that is valid for two years while you work toward
your pilot's license. Anyone acting as pilot-in-command (PIC) of an
airplane must carry the appropriate, current medical certificate on
each flight.
A Third-Class
Airman Medical Certificate, required for a private pilot
certificate, is valid for three years for applicants less than 40
years of age, and for two years for those over 40.
Consult the
Federal Aviation Administration website
for additional information.
You should have no
problem getting your medical certificate if you are in good health.
At the exam, you will be asked to fill out an FAA application and
medical history form. Dr. Toth will then check your vision, hearing,
balance, and nose and throat, and other mental and medical
conditions.
For your
convenience,
you
can schedule your medical certificate exam here. |