FAA Form Tracks Pilots' High-Altitude Oxygen Training Sessions
Published Date: 3/10/2026
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Summary
The FAA is starting a new form called the Physiology Training Record for students taking aviation physiology classes, especially hypoxia training. This form helps make sure students meet medical rules before joining the training. If you’re involved, you can share your thoughts by April 9, 2026, and there’s no big cost impact—just a bit of paperwork to keep things safe and smooth.
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New FAA Physiology Training Form
If you want to take aviation physiology hypoxia training, you must complete FAA Form 3150-2 (Physiology Training Record). The form is required for students who hold an FAA Class 1, 2, or 3 aviation medical certificate or are flying under the BasicMed program and who are at least 18 years old.
Small Paperwork Time Burden
Completing the Physiology Training Record adds a small paperwork burden: FAA estimates 5 minutes to complete all responses per student (18 seconds per response). FAA estimates 2,500 to 3,000 students will complete the form, totaling about 270 hours of burden annually.
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