a 1st or 2nd class medical that has downgraded to 3rd class privileges is still acceptable as long as it has not expired. Who can give FAA medical examinations? Only physicians specifically approved ...

Unions and pilot associations have written an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) to pause the implementation of new medical certificate application rules, warning of ...

There are three classes of medical certificates. First-class certificates are required for pilots exercising privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate (flying for an air carrier.) ...