Dakka Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hey guys, I'm completing my time with the Air Force later this year and intended on using my GI-Bill to go to a school for PPL-CFII+. Once I read into it a bit I found out all the schools I was interested in (and likely all the others that are VA approved) require a second class cert to begin. I was born with amblyopia, correctable to 20/25. Not a big deal it seems, many pilots fly for a living with way worse. I can get my first/second class by taking a flight medical exam for a SODA. But of course I can't do that without my PPL in the first place. Back to square one. I figure I'm going to be stuck fronting the bill for my PPL so I can get medically qualified to attend school. Anyone else seen this situation? Know of a VA approved school that I only need my third class for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethisbike Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Who told you that you need to have your PPL before you can get your medical??? Quite the contrary, as a matter of fact. You can't get your PPL unless you already have a medical certificate. Look up an AME in your area, schedule the appointment, complete the online FAA application (required to complete the medical exam) and make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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