What is a Class 1 flight physical?

A Class I certification is required to be a commercial pilot. During a Class I flight physical, your doctor will: Check your eyesight and hearing. Perform a comprehensive physical examination including your lungs, heart, blood pressure, stomach, extremities, and nervous system.



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A 1st Class medical is required when flight operations require an Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. An ATP is required to act as the Pilot in Command (PIC) or Captain of a scheduled airliner. A 2nd Class medical is required when flight operations require a Commercial Pilot certificate.

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The Second-Class Medical Certificate is required for pilots who operate aircraft for compensation or hire, such as those who work as commercial pilots. It is also required for pilots who operate aircraft with more than six passenger seats, turbojet-powered aircraft, or other aircraft specified by the FAA.

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Medical Problems
Unfortunately, some medical or health issues may cause you to fail the extensive medical examinations required to become a pilot. This includes certain heart diseases, conditions such as epilepsy, poor hearing, bad vision, and even common allergies, as certain allergy medications can make you drowsy.

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During a Class I flight physical, your doctor will: Check your eyesight and hearing. Perform a comprehensive physical examination including your lungs, heart, blood pressure, stomach, extremities, and nervous system.

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Medical Problems Unfortunately, some medical or health issues may cause you to fail the extensive medical examinations required to become a pilot. This includes certain heart diseases, conditions such as epilepsy, poor hearing, bad vision, and even common allergies, as certain allergy medications can make you drowsy.

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Airlines. Traditionally, an airliner is divided into, from the fore to aft, first, business, and economy classes, sometimes referred to as cabins. In recent years, some airlines have added a premium economy class as an intermediate class between economy and business classes.

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These days most modern airlines offer travellers a choice of three or four service levels: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class. This basic structure is usually based on the cost of the flight and the services included during the journey.

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In most cases, pilots are required to have vision correctable to 20/20 or better in each eye with or without glasses or contact lenses. As long as your vision can be corrected to meet these standards, you are eligible to become a commercial pilot. Myth 3: It takes a long time to become a pilot.

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Some countries and airlines require pilots to submit to breath tests as part of reporting for work, while other countries use hair samples for drug testing in addition to urine.

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Before Your FAA Medical Examination
  1. Get plenty of rest SLEEP HYGIENE.
  2. Drink plenty of water the day of the exam.
  3. Avoid foods/beverages with caffeine, sodium or carbohydrates/sugar at least 8 hrs prior to the exam.
  4. Avoid eating at least 4 hrs prior to the exam.


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