AIRMAN MEDICAL EXAMS (FAA Form 8500)
The FAA has determined that as of October 2012 all Airman Medical Exams (FAA Form 8500) must be completed on-line. Please see our useful links to complete your portion of the 8500. Make sure to note the confirmation number given to you for your exam and bring it with you for your appointment. Should you not be able to provide the information before your appointment we have a computer in the waiting area for you to enter your exam information. If you use reading glasses, please remember to bring them. If you have a “waiver”, please bring all documentation requested by the FAA to the exam with you.
First Class Medical (FCM) Requirements at this time are as follows
- For Pilots who are under the age of 40, the FCM is only valid for 12mos and then lapses into a second class.
- For Pilots who are 40+ in age, the FCM is only for 6mos before it lapses into a second class.
EKGs
- The FAA requires that First Class Pilots must get a baseline EKG when they turn 35 years old.
- After your EKG at 35, you are not required an EKG again until the age of 40. (Unless there is an underlying condition, in which the FAA makes the request)
- All Pilots holding a FCM after age 40 must get an EKG once a year.
For example:
Your FCM is due in Jan, you are 34yrs of age, and your birthday is in March. You will come to your FCM appointment in Jan, no EKG because you are still technically 34yo. But when you come the following Jan, you will complete your baseline requirement.