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FAA Proposes Dropping Third-Class Medicals for Military Pilot Trainees
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking to eliminate the third-class medical certificate requirement for military flight trainees who already possess a valid armed forces medical examination. While fully qualified military aviators have enjoyed this privilege for over a decade, trainees previously needed civilian medicals for solo flights and practical tests in civil aircraft. Expanding this policy beyond existing Air Force exemptions to encompass all service branches will reduce redundancy, saving time and money for instructors and students bridging the gap between civilian and military training environments.