AFJROTC Commercial and General Aviation Take Off Practice Exam

Which pilot certificate does not require pilots to have a medical examination?

1. Private

2. Recreational

3. Sport

4. Student

The correct answer is: Sport

The sport pilot certificate is the correct choice because it allows individuals to operate light-sport aircraft without the necessity of obtaining a traditional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate. Instead, sport pilots can use a valid driver's license as a basis for their medical fitness to fly, as long as they are not aware of any medical conditions that would disqualify them from flying. This provision is designed to make flying more accessible while still ensuring safety. In contrast, the other pilot certificates, including private, recreational, and student, do require a medical examination. Pilots pursuing these certificates must obtain at least a third-class medical certificate, which involves a more thorough assessment by an FAA-approved aviation medical examiner. This requirement underscores the emphasis on ensuring that pilots have a certain level of medical fitness before they are allowed to operate aircraft.