Examination and evaluation of the parabolic flight fitness

Parabolic flights with the Airbus A310 ZERO-G are among the most important European research platforms for generating reduced gravitational force (space, Moon or Mars) for research or test purposes. Since 2015, participation of private individuals in parabolic flights with the A310 ZERO-G has been permitted. Every participant in a parabolic flight must undergo a mandatory medical examination for parabolic flight fitness. The "parabolic flight medical aptitude certification" test does not meet class 1 or class 2 EU/EASA criteria, but represents a separate entity. Therefore, the current valid requirements and procedures for the parabolic flight medical aptitude certification are summarized and discussed here.