Medical fitness

It is possible to obtain the respective Class of Medical certificate even if you do not meet the required medical fitness in full. Such limitation is endorsed in your medical certificate and brings some additional requirements or limitations for the holder.

Most common limitation is requirement to wear the corrective lenses. In such case the additional requirement for the holder is to carry the spare lenses on board.

Limitation of the medical fitness might however be even more serious. One could fly as a pilot even with cardio stimulator. In that case the standard validity period of the medical certificate is usually shortened by Aero Medical Examiner.