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Medical exam assistance for students of Flying Academy

Please find below the required Medical Certificate for the student to obtain in order to start training. Each Flying Academy course has a defined medical class, and the exam itself is a short, straightforward visit to an Aviation Medical Examiner.

Who Books It

Students schedule the appointment themselves — Flying Academy is happy to help if assistance is needed.

Choose Your Examiner

Select any Aviation Medical Examiner, or visit Dr. Kevin Fox at the Kendall AME Office in Miami.

Which Class

The required class depends on your course: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd class medical certificate.

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Required Medical Certificate

Please find below the required Medical Certificate for the student to obtain in order to start training. Locate your course and confirm the class of medical you need before your appointment.

PPL 3rd Class
IR 3rd Class
CPL 2nd Class
0–CPL 2nd Class
CFI / CFII 2nd Class
MEL 2nd Class
0–ATPL with US experience 1st Class
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Scheduling Your Appointment

Students at Flying Academy can schedule an appointment for their medical themselves. Flying Academy will be happy to help if assistance is needed.

All students can choose a medical examiner from the available options, or select examiner Dr. Kevin Fox at the Kendall AME Office in Miami, whose details are listed in the next section.

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Medical Examiner in Miami

All students can choose a medical examiner from the available options, or select an examiner — Dr. Kevin Fox — at the Kendall AME Office.

Location

Kendall AME Office — Dr. Fox

Office Hours
Mon – Thu 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Before Going to the Doctor

Before going to the doctor, please fill in the form found at MedXPress. Completing it in advance keeps your appointment short and allows the examiner to review your details on arrival.

Open FAA MedXPress
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Fees and Issuance

The fee for the medical exam is about $80 dollars and is paid at the doctor's office. The medical certificate will be issued on the day you walk in.

Fee

Approximately $80 for the medical examination.

Payment

Paid directly at the doctor's office at the time of your visit.

Issuance

Your medical certificate is issued on the day you walk in.

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FAA Medical Requirements

Check out the link below to figure out more about the FAA medical requirements. It covers the standards for first, second, and third class medical certificates in full detail.

View 14 CFR Part 67
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Need a Hand?

For any other details feel free to contact us! Our student services team can help you choose an examiner, book your appointment, or clarify which medical class your course requires.