FAA Medicals Now Last Longer For Younger Pilots

[dc9]

from AvWeb the on line aviation magazine:

FAA Medicals Now Last Longer For Younger Pilots


As of July 24, a first class medical is valid for a year, up from six months. AOPA says it even reactivates some medicals that were expired on the day the new regs came into effect.


Turning 40 during the new term of the medical doesn't affect the length of the term.. If you renew your medical the day before your 40th birthday, the new medical is good for one year. "This is welcome news for the GA industry," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "AOPA supported the FAA's move that makes it easier and more affordable for younger pilots to fly."

 

[blzr]

NetJets requires a first class to interview. My medical lapsed to a 2nd class in April, does this mean I can interview with my current medical or do I still have to get the new first class for them?

 

[dc9]

That's a good question. I don't know how NJ views this issue, but legally, you now hold a current first class medical, provided that you were under 40 last fall during the time of your examination.

 

[dc9]

How have you been flying as PIC since April?

 

[Ben Johnson]

a first class medical have always been valid for one year but only valid for 6 months of pic, 12 month sic... nja requires a valid 1st class medical which is in the last 6 months so go get one... was this reg out of the FAR's or avweb... the media doesn't have the best record as far as i could find the reg still reads the same

 

[dc9]

I know that a first class medical has always been valid as a second class medical for one year, but as of 7/24, it is now valid as a first class medical for one year instead of six months if you are under the age of 40. Look up Docket Number FAA-2007-27812. I'm sure it will take awhile before the FARs are updated, since the government is so efficient.

 

[wolfpackpilot]

This whole thing made me feel old!

I just turned 40 last November.... Crap.

 

[dc9]

40 is the new 30, since we're all going to fly until we're 70 or dead, whichever comes first.

 

[blzr]

How have you been flying as PIC since April?

Part 91. My CP has never had a first class medical (scared of the EKG) and doesn't have an ATP. I just let my first laps to a second and get e medical every year. saves money since I don't need the first to be the PIC.

 

[ROSWELL41]

If only they would require over 60 guys to see the AME every 3 months.