FAA Airman Medical Certificate is required for all pilots including student pilots to carry a medical certificate at all times, which allows the pilot to act as pilot in command (PIC) of an airplane.

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First step is to find an FAA aviation medical examiner (AME). Do some research on finding an AME; do not just go with the first one you see. Compare prices with a few AME's in your area before choosing an examiner, prices can range from $85 - $200. 

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Let’s be honest, If the examiner charges $200 or more, that is too much money for what the exam actually entails. The point is to save money.

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During the medical examination, the AME is an FAA approved medical physician, which will test your vision, hearing, general health, cardiovascular, and have the applicate do a drug test. In addition, the AME will determine if the pilot applicate has any other conditions that will make the pilot incapacitated during flight.  

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If a pilot wants to maintain his/her flying privileges, they must continue to see an AME at regular intervals.

There is no need to stress out; the medical exam is straightforward and rather easy.

 

Step 1 - Finding an AME:

Simple go in to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website www.faa.gov follow the steps below. 

• Click on "Pilots & Airmen" tab.

• In the drop down click "Find an Aviation Medical Examiner."

• Click on the blue highlighted "Search for an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)."

• On the right side of the page "Looking for a Designee in your area? Click Here."

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In the drop down box and click on AME (Aviation Medical Examiner). Click on “Location Search”, then select State, City, Zip and much more.

 

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Once you have selected a couple of medical examiners, inquire by calling or going on there website and ask what there price is for an FAA medical student pilot certificate.

 

Step 2 - Filling out Form 8500-8:

After you have found a local doctor in your area. Create an account on the MedXPress website by clicking the link or go directly to www.medxpress.faa.gov.

      Note: Save your login information, you will need it in the future. 

For first time student pilots click on "Request an Account ".

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Once you have created an account login to MedXPress. Then fill out the medical certificate Form 8500-8 online. Begin answering the questions on the form.

 

Here is some help with answering certain questions:

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• First Question - Why are you applying for a Medical Certificate or Clearance?:

• Click on – All Other

• #1 Application For:

  • Click on - Airman Medical & Student Pilot Certificate

• #2 Class of Medical Certificate Applied For:

  • Click on – 3rd Class

• #10 Type of Airmen Certificate You Hold:

  • Students will click on – Student box

• #16 Date of Last FAA Medical Application:

  • Students will click on – No Prior Application box

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All other question should be self-explanatory.

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Remember to save your conformation number, you will need that when you check in at your appointment.

 

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