What is involved in a Class 2 flight physical?

Check your eyesight and hearing. Perform a comprehensive physical examination including your lungs, heart, blood pressure, stomach, extremities, and nervous system. Perform an electrocardiogram (EKG) to determine any abnormalities in heart rhythm or other heart functions.



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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 FAA medical certificate disqualifying conditions include:
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  • Coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic or clinically significant. ...
  • Diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications.


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Most people pass the aviation medical exam without a problem. Pilots with certain medical conditions may require a special issuance medical certificate, which means that the doctor must submit your application to the FAA for review.

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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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The flight physical takes about 30 minutes and involves several steps, including: Checking your eyesight and hearing. Performing a complete physical examination of your body including your head, torso, and extremities. Checking your vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

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Diabetes sufferers can receive a license to pilot a plane if they show that they have controlled their blood glucose levels for at least six months. However, they must also qualify for some pre-flight and in-flight procedures. Individuals with insulin pumps can also get this license.

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Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots.

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The pilot primarily inspects outside parts of the aircraft they will steer, e.g. control surfaces, tires and possible leaks from fuel or oil.

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