Pilot Medicals - Tech Tuesday

Here is a quick video on a question I've been getting a lot lately, and that's about pilot medicals. I hope you enjoy!
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[@davidwright2706]

Things have changed a little, when I got my private certification in 1986 a third class medical had to be renewed every 24 months, a second class every 12 months, and a first class medical had a renewal of every 6 months.

[@RR-pw5nb]

I know its a 1 year old video, but when it comes to medical certification, if you fart wrong and you tell that to the medical examiner, they will yank your certificate. Many times over the years I've heard the saying "if you wanna fly, you gotta lie". FAA really stands for= Forget About Aviation.

[@AviatorMark]

It can be scary even for a young person in shape. Kinda crazy our whole career hangs on that one piece of paper. Cheers to many more years of passing it with no problem all.

[@kevincollins8014]

Any knowledge is awesome keep it coming, when you have time of course. As always thank you for sharing this with us .

[@dphotos007]

Usually after 40 your eyes start to change. The change starts when you begin to start to squint when trying to read and you get headaches reading a book. I started to squint to read signs in a distance too and I had what you call floaters. My eyes were perfect until 41 and every year now I have to get new glasses for distance and reading because my eyes change every year. I think a stress EKG should be required for every physical.

[@videopokernetwork6824]

My eyeglasses are as thick as the lenses on Hubble. So, if you see me up there flying around, let me know you're there.

[@BurgessBob99]

WhisperJet America 👍🏻😂

[@jerrykorman7770]

Lol same here

[@billnicholson2470]

Great info as always. Thanks Shaun.

[@mb8kr]

Always pleasure to watch Shaun's videos.

[@chuckeberth4370]

Another great informative Tech Tuesday.

[@guillaumetardieux1674]

Very informative and interesting as always... thanks !!!

[@Mike7478F]

Hi Shaun, thanks for sharing.

[@larrymayberry2312]

Good information. Keep taking care of yourself.

[@jeremiahlong9938]

thanks for showing this wrote about this subject to you ..

[@rorymcloughlin2023]

Only 35, Jeez Shaun, you have a wise old head on your shoulders

[@LMays-cu2hp]

You are right about finding food in the airports that we fly into.

[@andymugridge5034]

Fascinating 👍

[@teddybear3552]

Its good to learn about this 'stuff' of requirements and rules etc. Thank You. Stay Safe and Keep Well Shaun.

[@richardc8738]

Thanks Sean. Your videos are so much fun - interesting and informative. BTW, I have socks older than you are, but I really appreciate you expertise. Keep up the great work.

[@monkeyboy8424]

In Europe, EASA has a BMI limitation - in excess of 35 requires additional testing and costs. The BMI is claptrap/BS from the 18th century and has never been adjusted for modern lifestyles. It favours medical insurance companies and their premiums. Typically, only the UK CAA follows the BMI requirement to the letter. Other AME/aero medical examiners in Europe use their discretion.

[@russellvanklassen9291]

wow, you're a young fella bud .love your tech especially this one .I am looking at my private license I am almost 60 but have loved flying since I was 15 thanks for the vid upload

[@dixonp.4785]

My medical is currently up in the damn air. Fingers crossed Dr. FAA is in a good mood when they review my file.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you again for sharing this about Captains and First Officers flying. There are Pursers and Flight Attendants that are flying as well. Both sets of the crew groups do for the most part try very hard to keep fit. For me the long walks three many big great airports is a good work out. And there are some great restaurants and cafes to always have something to eat. Thanks again.

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! When I started flying in 1993. I did get a 2nd class med. I do not remember what the first class was all about, the difference. In Norway a barely got a PPL med with dayflying only due to the fact that I am colorblind.

[@ianallen1948]

ECG in New Zealand is first time you do a class 1, once at 25 and then every 2 years after age of 30

[@superskullmaster]

Nice.

[@hommie789]

Shaun an update on the Stang would be nice

[@snipe1066]

Maybe give an overview of different sources of pilot training, (flight schools, military, etc..)

[@daviddefelice6997]

Due to a past medical issue, I have to have a stress test and EKG every year just to get a 3rd class certificate. The issue was 25 years ago with no symptoms since. It doesn't matter to them. I'm thinking Basic Med might be the route for me. I can still fly my Bonanza, but just can't go above 18,000', and I believe the Basic Med is good for 4 years. I'll have to double check that part.

[@boatlover1875]

Got to be stressful. I had similar, but probably a bit less stringent in many cases, requirements during a career in federal law enforcement.

[@alessio272]

I’m over 40 and I’m getting my first class medical. On part 121 it’s only good for 6 months. I wear corrective lenses even says it on my medical.

[@bruce2357]

I haven't flown since the 80's and back then it was 6 months, 1 year and 2 years for 1st. 2nd. and 3rd. class. When he said 3 years and 5 years I thought wow, that's quite a change.

[@Lee-in-oz]

Shaun, can you do a tech Tuesday on your flight planning for a trip please?

[@Sokeresa]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3vGm5iOi51rsJo I think this is the one, it's out already

[@Big.Ron1]

I lost mine 10 years ago. Havent flown but once since and that was in the back of the commercial aeroplane. I have high bp that is well controlled and its not an issue but apparently the powers that be dont like the fact I am on Morphine, oxycodone, neurontin and a few other things after a spine injury and 7 surgeries. I dont understand why They dont want me kickin the tires and lighting the fires any more. Think how much fun it would be but that darn examiner says no way. Party pooper. And since it was not an on the job injury I now enjoy the benifits of living on social security. Yes, all great fun. So, for 10+ years no flying for me. Its to the point now that even if I was able to somehow get my medical back I cant afford to get current again. It was sure fun though. Poking holes in the sky is a great stress reliever when it was for fun, just me and the airplane. Spins, loops, hammerheads, or just watching the elk and deer in the snow.....yep great fun.

[@garrettmadden3422]

Any chance you could do video on the radio's in the aircraft vhf and hf and the antennas on the aircraft?

[@bigd-1-channel514]

You left out Blood Pressure-- Blood pressure is why I cannot fly anymore.

[@ericm333]

3rd class over 40 is valid for 24 months. Thanks for sharing

[@alancornell6385]

Losing weight is good for health and useful load.

[@mormonund3rwear]

Do you think the FAA will become more lenient with mental health conditions such as anxiety/depression and ADHD?

[@billybob9507]

In a recent video you stated high quality shirts may be available, please advise.

[@wernerventer9348]

Hi Shaun , any advise for starting flight training at 45 to become commercial pilot ?

[@peterwaugh9416]

I wish they had medicals for some of the people who fly down the back in economy

[@Searider76]

What restrictions (besides needing glasses) could be placed on your Medical Certificate without forcing you to restrict your flying?

[@bruce2357]

Just guessing that a hearing aid might be another restriction. One thing I don't know is what happens if you can't pass the color blindness test. I always passed and I know that they now have glasses that help people who don't see colors as well as they should.

[@tomheim8976]

I drove a truck for 40 years and the government kept changing how long we could drive or work a day. What kind of hours are you allowed to work? Love your vids!

[@bruce2357]

www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/recently_published/media/2120-AJ58-FinalRule.pdf

[@flyingdutchman700]

Hi Shawn. Another nice video as usual. Can`t resist asking if you`ve been in contact with your formar partner (John)

[@ScottRothsroth0616]

If it matters, I don’t see a thumbnail.

[@bruce2357]

Don't tell the doctor that when you go for your medical certificate. :)

[@RichardBurdette]

Forgot the new one .... BasicMed.

[@TIO540S1]

It’s not necessarily the case that a third class medical holder is only out to have fun and poke holes in the sky, though that can be part of it. I am a private pilot with a third class medical, have been for 39 years. But probably 75% of my flying is on business for my company. I’m not paid to fly as a commercial pilot it’s just the best tool to get me from here to there. This week, for example, on Monday I flew from Long Beach, California to a very small airport at Athens, Texas, and then today I flew up to another small airport at Findlay, Ohio. tomorrow I will fly back to Long Beach California, my homebase. This is purely for business purposes, but is a part 91 operation and I’m not required to have anything more than a third class medical. that said, at the ripe old age of 66, I am starting the process of acquiring my commercial certificate. No particular business reason, just a hill I would like to climb. And of course, that will entail a second class medical.

[@jeffreygosselin1143]

I failed my EKG! End of my flying career! :(((

[@jeffreygosselin1143]

Robert Ratskywatsky Hi Robert. Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I failed three more times. :(

[@morejelloplease]

i'm the 200th thumbs up! woot!

[@duttonfx]

Interesting, for class 1 in Australia you have to have a blood test and a EKG every year for your class 1 medical, sucks if you hate doctors like me!

[@Kld4402]

Ekg looks at the electrical activity in the conduction system of the heart from 12 different angles. It can pinpoint conduction defecits and even show the location of a myocardial infarction (heart attack). You did baseline, next time they will compare for changes.

[@davidharris2519]

do they still test your color blindness i could never ever see the numbers

[@spanieaj]

I see you are sporting a beard these days. Is there a restriction for facial hair given the fact that you might have to wear an oxygen mask in the event of a cabin depressurization? Facial hair around the area where the oxygen mask contacts your face/head might keep the mask from sealing.

[@Repented008]

Come on man, That Hawker's not that heavy....give the tug a break every so often, and get some cardio in.😏

[@dhsjohn01]

Just really unfortunate that you do these Tech Tuesdays instead of mostly flying anymore. Sometimes we have to sacrifice something when you get a upgrade in employment. Wish you were flying more and bugging John.

[@dennismassie3552]

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