Student Pilot
Subpart C Student Pilots 61.81 – 61.95
§ 61.81 Applicability.
§ 61.83 Eligibility requirements for student pilots.
§ 61.85 Application.
§ 61.87 Solo requirements for student pilots.
§ 61.89 General limitations.
§ 61.91 [Reserved]
§ 61.93 Solo cross-country flight requirements.
§ 61.95 Operations in Class B airspace and at airports located within Class B airspace.
§ 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration.
(3) Must hold at least a third-class medical certificate -
(i) When exercising the privileges of a private pilot certificate, recreational pilot certificate, or student pilot certificate, except when operating under the conditions and limitations set forth in § 61.113(i);
(ii) When exercising the privileges of a flight instructor certificate and acting as the pilot in command or as a required flightcrew member, except when operating under the conditions and limitations set forth in § 61.113(i);
(iii) When taking a practical test in an aircraft for a recreational pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot, or airline transport pilot certificate, or for a flight instructor certificate, except when operating under the conditions and limitations set forth in § 61.113(i); or
(iv) When performing the duties as an Examiner in an aircraft when administering a practical test or proficiency check for an airman certificate, rating, or authorization.
To obtain a medical certificate you must be examined by an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). As the airman you should follow these steps to apply for and obtain your medical certificate:
Use MedXPress, to complete the initial portion of the application.
Schedule an appointment with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) in your area.
At your scheduled appointment, the AME will complete your medical examination and the remainder of the FAA application form. If you meet the required medical standards, the AME will issue you a medical certificate.
FAA MedXPress (online FAA Form 8500-8 application)