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


The only difference between 2nd and 3rd class is a slightly
stricter vision requirement (must be 20/20 distant where 3rd
class allows for 20/40 distant). They are both held to the
same standard, other than that particular aspect of the vision
test. The actual physical examination should be the same.