If you are in good health and ready to obtain your FAA Medical Certificate:

1. Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) and schedule an appointment
2. Fill out your application via the online application portal at MedXPress before going to see the AME.
   • Be truthful on this application, especially in the area of alcohol/drug related driving offenses.  The FAA can and will check your answers against the National Driver Register database.
3. Upon successful completion of your AME appointment, you will receive your FAA Medical Certificate. Be sure to sign it and then store in a safe place. You’ll need to keep the certificate with you when you fly.

To safeguard your investment of time and training expenses, we strongly recommend obtaining your FAA medical certificate before starting flight training.

Click here for a summary of FAA medical standards.

Click here for information on medical certificate classes.

Click here for information on potential medical disqualifications.

UC Aviation

UC Aviation applicants are required to submit their medical certificate as a part of their UC application, due December 1. UC Aviation Program students/applicants should strive to obtain a first class medical, but are required to obtain at least a third class. UC students are required to maintain a valid FAA medical throughout their entire time in the program.

Basic Med

If you’ve held a valid FAA medical certificate after July 14, 2006, you may be able to fly under the BasicMed rule. More information can be found here.

Other Helpful Links

12 Tips for Taking Your FAA Medical Exam

FAA Frequently Asked Questions

View a copy of the FAA medical application

Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

Find an AME using the FAA’s database at https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/.

The following AME’s are near the Clermont County Airport and have a good reputation for a fair medical assessment:

Dr. John S. Held 

Cost: $120 (EKG subject to an additional $35 charge if required)

Also administers “basic med” exams

[email protected]

513.735.9100 ext 0 (for appointment) – available appointments below

Sporty’s Clermont County Airport
Batavia, Ohio 45103

Dr. John R. Capurro (Tuesday and Friday mornings)

Cost: $150 (EKG +$100)

Stein Aviation Medicine

513.751.0080 (ask for Terry)

3020 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45219

Dr. Steven D. Villegas

Cost: $115 (EKG additional if needed)

859.426.1000

https://www.aviationmedicinecenter.com/

3005 Dixie Hwy, Ste 120
Edgewood, Kentucky  41017