Dr. Grazer performs all three classes of FAA medical certificate exams at our Newport Beach office. Each certificate is valid for the rest of the month in which it is issued, plus the period shown below for the privileges you are using.
| Certificate | Who typically needs it | Valid if under 40 at exam | Valid if 40 or older at exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | Airline transport pilot privileges | 12 calendar months | 6 calendar months |
| Second Class | Commercial pilot privileges | 12 calendar months | 12 calendar months |
| Third Class | Student, recreational, and private pilots; flight instructors acting as pilot in command | 60 calendar months | 24 calendar months |
A higher class certificate does not simply expire. When the First Class period ends, it continues to serve as a Second Class certificate, and later as a Third Class certificate, for the remainder of those periods.
Choose your exam
First Class Medical
The most comprehensive exam, including an ECG at age 35 and annually after 40.
Second Class Medical
Same vision standards as First Class, without the routine ECG.
Not sure which class you need?
Tell us what you fly and how, and we will help you choose. Call 949-828-2889 or use the booking form below.