Describe regulations related to medical certificates.

Description should include

• the classes of medical certificates and when each is needed
• the length of time for which each class of certificate is valid
• privileges and limitations of medical certificates
• reference to 14 CFR § 61.23, Medical Certificates: Requirement and Duration and Basic Med Links to an external site.
• common conditions which can be waivered (e.g., eyeglasses, color vision).

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Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the different medical certificates?
• Why is a medical certificate important for a pilot?