Aviation medicals?

Question

I have a 2nd class medical but want to get a 1st the only thing is I am starting my ppl training I haven't got an IFR liscense and I am not a flight instructor I am (hopefully) just a few month's from getting my private pilot's liscence. My question is when you got your ppl did you get a 1st 2nd or 3rd medical card? or is it even possible to get a 1st class with just a ppl without an ifr liscense?

Answer 1

Yes you can get a first class medical. This is generally a good practice when obtaining your first medical, so that a medical condition that could prevent you from flying commercially ( If that is your goal ) may be detected early.

Of course a first class is required for commercial passenger operations by the Pilot in command and is only valid for six months.

Should you decide to obtain a first class anyway it will remain valid as a third class for two years after the issue date.

Good luck!

Answer 2

If you come upto the standards, you can get a 1st Class Medical Rating. A licence or a rating is irrelevant to your obtaining a medical certificate.

Answer 3

The flight certifications and medical certifications are completely separate.  You can secure any of the medical certificates you want at any time--just see your medical examiner.

Most people hold off on the higher level medicals until they need them, because they cost more.

Answer 4

You can get any class medical you want.  All you have to do is pass the exam.

If you have a First Class Medical, and you have a Private Pilot Certificate (It's not a license), then it's as if you have a Third Class Medical.  If you had a Commercial Certificate that requires a Second Class, you could have a Second or a First Class Medical.

Hope that makes sense.