Title: Describe regulations related to medical certificates.
Course: Aircraft Pilot Training I (20053-I) > Section: Exploring Regulations

Description should include the following:

- A medical certificate is obtained by passing a physical examination administered by a doctor who is an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
- Pilots must obtain a medical certificate if the choice of aircraft is an airplane, helicopter, gyroplane, or an airship.
- Balloon or glider pilots do not need a medical certificate, but do need to write a statement certifying that no medical defect exists that would prevent them from piloting a balloon or glider.
- The new sport pilot category does not require a medical examination; a driver’s license can be used as proof of medical competence.

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