Removal of FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate Requirement for Military Pilot Trainees
The comment period closed Oct 9, 2026.
FAA proposes to amend regulations to extend the existing exception for U.S. military pilots from the requirement to hold an FAA third-class medical certificate to military pilot trainees who already meet U.S. military pilot medical examination requirements. FAA has determined that U.S. military pilot medical examinations meet or exceed the level of safety established by FAA third-class medical cer
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- Aug 10, 2026
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Removal of FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate Requirement for Military Pilot Trainees
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