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Old November 22nd 07, 02:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Excellent TV Piece on GA

Second class vs. third class. Makes a difference if your going to be paid
for your flying, you are held to a higher standard.


"kontiki" wrote in message
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Jay Honeck wrote:

The medical requirement is, quite frankly, a joke. The doc checks
your eyes, your heart, makes sure you can carry on a conversation, and
takes your check. Heck, you don't even have to "turn your head and
cough" to get signed off for a 3rd class medical.

Uhh.. my doc does a real thorough job when I get my 2nd class medical.
Blood pressure, temperature, height and weight, urine sample, felt all
over (literally) and yes, I even have to cough. I would not classify it
as a joke, I would call it a very thorough flight physical.