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Under standard medical rules for airplane flight, what minimum medical class must a private pilot hold?

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  1. Second class
  2. Third class
  3. First class

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  1. 14 CFR 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-61.23 Checked 2026-10-09.

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