by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Dec 4, 2020 | Pilot Law
Has your FAA medical certificate been denied for “substance dependence?” The first thing to know is that the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has a different definition of “substance dependence” than does the rest of the medical community. Specifically, the...
by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Dec 3, 2020 | Pilot Law
Selecting a HIMS AME for your FAA medical certification can be a daunting process. What is a HIMS AME? What does a HIMS AME do? A HIMS AME is a senior Aviation Medical Examiner which has undergone the necessary training in the “HIMS” program in order to monitor airmen...
by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Nov 15, 2020 | Pilot Law
Have you received a FAA medical denial for ADHD? Let’s analyze how you got to a denial and what can be done to appeal the denial. At least three questions on the FAA medical application (Form 8500-8) can identify to the FAA that an individual potentially has a history...
by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Nov 14, 2020 | Pilot Law
How to prevent a FAA medical denial is a question frequently asked of The Ison Law Firm by airmen. What is the most critical step to preventing a FAA medical denial? Preparation. Time and time again, airmen will complete their Form 8500-8, get examined by their...
by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Aug 12, 2020 | Pilot Law
Your FAA medical denial is not the end of the road for your flying career. Did you know that most FAA medical denials are not “final denials?” In other words, most FAA medical denials are subject to considerable “reconsideration” and potentially even review by the...