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News & Media Question of the week: Medical certification

Question of the week: Medical certification

March 31, 2014

Question: When did the U.S. government first get involved in the medical certification of pilots?

Answer: The Air Commerce Act of 1926 paved the way for licensing and medical certification of pilots. The first group of aviation medical examiners was announced on Feb. 28, 1927. Source: FAA. 

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