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Third-class medical

The medical certificate class generally required for private pilot privileges.

As taught in Medical Eligibility: Medical Certificates and BasicMed (Becoming a Private Pilot) — a free lesson with cited FAA sources.

The minimum medical certificate for exercising private pilot privileges.

As taught in Certificates, Medicals and Staying Current (Federal Aviation Regulations) — a free lesson with cited FAA sources.

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