Medical

[davey147]

Could somebody tell me how different the JAA/CAA 2 Medical is to the FAA level 3 one? How long does the FAA medical last? Do the check everything like on the JAA medical? Do you have an ECG?

Thanks

[flyingfemme]

FAA class 3 is good for 24 months. No ecg until at least 50yrs old (or maybe that's class 2), I've never had an ecg yet for a CPL.

[englishal]

FAA Class 3 is good for 36 months if under 40....

FAA Class 2 is valid for 12 months, then reverts to a Class 3 for a further 2 years (very sensible in my opinion).

FAA Class 1 is valid for 6 months, then as a class 2 for a further 6 months, then a class 3 for a further 24 months as far as I can remember.

I think ECG is required at the initial class 2 IF over 40, otherwise its when you reach 40.

EA

[flyingfemme]

FAA class 2 has no ecg requirement at 40 (I'm past that one already). I've just taken a squint at FAR part 67 and it only specifies an ecg requirement (first at 35 and annually after 40) for class 1.

[englishal]

Ah right, strange though, the AME at my last medical in March said I'd need one at 40.....

FD will be able to clarify though ;)