Medical Conditions That Disqualify Pilots — Class 1 Medical Explained

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]What medical conditions actually disqualify you from becoming a pilot?

[00:00:02]One, insulin-dependent diabetes. The certificate required for commercial operations is refused for insulin-dependent diabetes in most countries worldwide. You can fly recreationally in some jurisdictions.

[00:00:11]You cannot fly commercially. Two, epilepsy. A single unprovoked seizure results in class one refusal in almost every regulatory system on Earth. Three, certain cardiovascular conditions.

[00:00:19]Coronary artery disease, a history of heart attack, and certain arrhythmias are disqualifying for class one certification. Finally, psychiatric diagnoses with certain medications.

[00:00:26]Psychosis, untreated severe depression, and bipolar disorder are disqualifying.

[00:00:29]So, wearing glasses will not stop you.

[00:00:30]These four might. How many of those did you already know?