Class 2

What is Class 2?

What is commonly called Class 2 in the field of aeronautics is a short form for Class 2 medical certificate. It is required for the exercise of the privileges of a pilot or student pilot license (private pilot airplane, private helicopter pilot, glider pilot or balloon pilot). Unless there are special restrictions (TML), the Class 2 medical certificate is valid for 5 years before the age of 40, 2 years between the ages of 40 and 50 and 1 year thereafter.