National Business Aviation Association’s Post

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues three classes of medical certificates to pilots in the United States, each with specific requirements and privileges. Here’s an overview of each class: First Class Medical Certificate: Intended For: Airline Transport Pilots (ATP) Duration of Validity: Under age 40: 12 months Age 40 and over: 6 months Examinations: Rigorous, including vision, hearing, and general health assessments. Must meet high medical standards. Second Class Medical Certificate: Intended For: Commercial Pilots (not ATP) Duration of Validity: 12 months, regardless of age Examinations: Similar to the first class but with slightly less stringent requirements. Third Class Medical Certificate: Intended For: Private Pilots, Student Pilots, Recreational Pilots, and Flight Instructors Duration of Validity: Under age 40: 60 months (5 years) Age 40 and over: 24 months (2 years) Examinations: Basic health check-up, including vision and hearing tests, with the least stringent requirements of the three classes. Each class is designed to ensure that pilots are medically fit to operate aircraft safely, with the first class being the most stringent due to the demanding nature of airline transport pilot duties. #FAA #Pilot #MedicalCertificate

https://lnkd.in/dHZXbZjn A #Pilot's #health is paramount to ensuring flight safety. Rigorous medical standards are in place to guarantee that those operating aircraft are physically and mentally capable of doing so. This article will delve into the medical requirements for Pilots, emphasizing the importance of maintaining airworthiness.

There Are Four Things About Flight Instructors You May Not Know. Beyond what is visible to the students, more is happening. Because aircraft and rules are always evolving, flight instructors are lifelong learners. The more you know! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/g6vbAv64 #aviationnews #flightinstructors #aviation

At Aery Aviation, LLC continuous training for the Special Mission Medical program is paramount. Here's why: Safety First: Ensuring the highest safety standards for patient transports is our top priority. Team Cohesion: Regular training enhances teamwork and communication among our crew members. Skill Refinement: Ongoing training hones our abilities in handling diverse medical scenarios efficiently. Client Confidence: By conducting training with our clients and their medical teams, we build trust and ensure seamless collaboration. Adaptability: Training prepares us to adapt swiftly to evolving challenges in air medical missions. At Aery Aviation, LLC we're committed to excellence in every aspect of Special Mission Medical operations. #AeryAviation #AirMedicalMissions #ContinuousTraining #Safety #Teamwork #ClientCollaboration 🌐✈️

“Probably because of some older generation pilots”…. 90% of the time this is the sentence I hear from some people when I discuss with them the hardships I faced in my flight training. Vast majority attribute it to the generational gap or training methods of older (wiser) instructors. Which , if it was the case for others, it was never for me. My instructor , Captain Istvan Sallai, made me, a GEN Z, wish I was born at a different time all together. The passion he always spoke with about his journey in this field from the very beginning , made me wish I was able to experience that side of the aviation industry. The pictures he used to show me and the stories that accompanied these pictures made me wish I was part of them. I have seen this man explore different methods of teachings with different students based on their individual differences and not once make them feel like they are the problem. He never hesitated to share his “secrets” to becoming a good flight instructor myself; to do everything from the heart. While I understand, for some people, being instructed by older instructors can be like walking around egg shells , but I truly believe that many more versions of Captain Istvan exist out there and I truly do hope that more retired airliners consider working as flight instructors because we, younger pilots, need a reminder of the beauty of aviation despite the modern day stressors we face in the industry today. With that being said, it is equally important to allow younger QUALIFIED pilots to also be part of someone else’s initial journey in this field because they (not all) certainly still know what struggles and challenges they encountered. P.s : picture taken after one of our flights back in the training days ✈️ #aviation #flying #flightinstructor

Enhancing flight safety and pilots' proficiency is of utmost importance in the aviation industry. Evidence-Based Training, EBT, focuses on the non-technical skills and competencies that are required to build resilience in the cockpit, and the promising new concept is at the heart of the recently-announced PERCEVAL project. Get the full story from Yannick Assouad, EVP Avionics at Thales, in this insightful piece about the holy grail of EBT!

Enhancing flight safety and pilots' proficiency is of utmost importance in the aviation industry. Evidence-Based Training, EBT, focuses on the non-technical skills and competencies that are required to build resilience in the cockpit, and the promising new concept is at the heart of the recently-announced PERCEVAL project. Get the full story from Yannick Assouad, EVP Avionics at Thales, in this insightful piece about the holy grail of EBT!

Enhancing flight safety and pilots' proficiency is of utmost importance in the aviation industry. Evidence-Based Training, EBT, focuses on the non-technical skills and competencies that are required to build resilience in the cockpit, and the promising new concept is at the heart of the recently-announced PERCEVAL project. Get the full story from Yannick Assouad, EVP Avionics at Thales, in this insightful piece about the holy grail of EBT!

Enhancing flight safety and pilots' proficiency is of utmost importance in the aviation industry. Evidence-Based Training, EBT, focuses on the non-technical skills and competencies that are required to build resilience in the cockpit, and the promising new concept is at the heart of the recently-announced PERCEVAL project. Get the full story from Yannick Assouad, EVP Avionics at Thales, in this insightful piece about the holy grail of EBT!

Enhancing flight safety and pilots' proficiency is of utmost importance in the aviation industry. Evidence-Based Training, EBT, focuses on the non-technical skills and competencies that are required to build resilience in the cockpit, and the promising new concept is at the heart of the recently-announced PERCEVAL project. Get the full story from Yannick Assouad, EVP Avionics at Thales, in this insightful piece about the holy grail of EBT!