About FAA Form 8500-7 and First-Class Medical Renewal
Posted by ZestycloseCry2171@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 4 comments
Hello,
I am thinking about using FAA Form 8500-7 and having my doctor complete it before my next First-Class medical exam, since the vision test at the AME is stressful for me.
I wanted to confirm that the link I have for Form 8500-7 is the correct one to give to my doctor when it’s time for renewal.
I also had a couple of questions:
- When I go for renewal, will I need to take the color vision test again (I got my first medical around December, 2025)?
- Are there any other tests that will be the same or different compared to my first exam?
TxAggieMike@reddit
Color blindness check only done at initial issuance.
It won’t be repeated at renewals.
In general, exam is same as first one, unless you have developed new medical conditions since the last exam.
TxAggieMike@reddit
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Hello,
I am thinking about using FAA Form 8500-7 and having my doctor complete it before my next First-Class medical exam, since the vision test at the AME is stressful for me.
I wanted to confirm that the link I have for Form 8500-7 is the correct one to give to my doctor when it’s time for renewal.
I also had a couple of questions:
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