Which of the following is NOT typically assigned a Class 4 Flight Physical?

• A. Air traffic controllers
• B. UAV operators
• C. Pilots
• D. DAC personnel

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how medical classifications line up with job duties in aviation. Class 4 flight physicals are a more basic clearance used for roles that don’t involve actively piloting an aircraft or carrying the full flight-risk load. Pilots must operate aircraft and are exposed to the greatest in-flight demands on vision, cardiovascular health, neurological function, and overall fitness. Because of that, they undergo the higher-level medical certifications appropriate for flying, such as Class 1 or Class 2, rather than the simpler Class 4.

Roles like air traffic controllers, UAV operators, and DAC personnel typically have responsibilities that are ground-based or involve unmanned systems, so the lower-level medical clearance of Class 4 is considered appropriate for those duties. This is why pilots are not typically assigned a Class 4 flight physical.