Basic Physical Requirements To Become A Pilot?

Question

I Would Like To Know What Are The Basic Physical Requirements To Become A Pilot. Also If There are Any Pilots Out Here , Can You Help Me With A Query. Whenever I Fly I Have A Pain In My Ear, Will That Effect My Chances To Become A Pilot?

Answer 1

The guide for Aviation Medical Examiners has all your answers.

Link:    http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/head...

If you look here: http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates...

it will show all disqualifying conditions that will prevent you from being issued a medical certificate. I'm not 100% sure but if you have one of these conditions, you can make an appeal.

Weight really doesn't matter, unless it causes a problem. Height matters. If you're too short, where your unable to reach all the controls, restrictions might be placed on your licensce unless you can demonstrate the ability to operate all controls.

3rd class if for anybody, private pilot. You don't even need a medical certificate if you're a sport pilot. 20/40 corrected vision requirements

1st class if for airline pilots. 20/20 corrected.

As for your ear thing, if its just because you're not clearing your ear or the pressure is building up, you're fine, just learn how to clear your ear drums. Pinch you nose and blow LIGHTLY until you hear your ears pop. Or try moving your mouth like your yawning. If it's something else where the pain is really bad, it will effect you because you won't be comfortable flying. Maybe there's something your doctor could do.

Answer 2

If in the US, you can google virtual flight surgeon or go to www.faa.gov and look for aeromedical stuff.

The pain could be normal, are you clearing your ears to equalize the pressure?

Answer 3

YOUR EAR GIVED YOU BALLANCE IM SURE IT WILL EFFECT YOU GOOD LUCK MAN 2 POINTS YEA