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December 12, 2024 | FAA Medical News
The FAA has announced changes to the FAA medical deferral process. In an announcement made to Aviation Medical Examiners (“AME”), the FAA has reportedly identified that starting on January 1, 2025, the initial response from the FAA to applicant’s whose applications for airman medical certification have been deferred to the FAA will change. Currently, at […]
Read moreNovember 29, 2024 | FAA Medical News
Trying to get your FAA medical after a stroke? A lot will depend on what kind of stroke you have had and when you had your stroke. The most important thing to remember when attempting to get your FAA medical after a stroke is that the FAA requires an observation period following a stroke. For […]
Read moreNovember 27, 2024 | FAA Medical News
Can you get a FAA medical with Glaucoma? If your condition is stable and within acceptable limits for aviation safety and you have your documentation in order in advance of your appointment with an Aviation Medical Examiner (“AME”), you should be able to obtain FAA medical with Glaucoma. In that, Glaucoma is a CACI condition. […]
Read moreNovember 22, 2024 | Aviation
Knowing when you need FAA medical help and when you don’t, can be hard to determine. Will this medication ground me? Will this medical history keep me from obtaining my FAA history? Our firm knows too well that there is a lot riding on your need to be issued your medical certificate when you go […]
Read moreNovember 20, 2024 | FAA Medical News
Obtaining FAA medical certification with hypothyroidism is possible. Achieving FAA medical certification with hypothyroidism will depend on the status of your condition. The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) notes their concern with individuals who are experiencing potentially aeromedically significant symptoms such as fatigue, mental status impairment, or symptoms related to pulmonary, cardiac, or visual systems. As […]
Read moreNovember 8, 2024 | Aviation
Has the FAA denied your medical certification or deferred your medical application because of a potentially disqualifying condition? If so, you may worry whether you will ever operate an aircraft. However, there may still be a way you can fly. You might qualify for an FAA Special Issuance Medical Certificate. What Is a Special Issuance […]
Read moreOctober 31, 2024 | Aviation
The Pilot Records Database has records of your employment history in the aviation industry. Prospective employers can review your employment records by accessing the database online. However, what happens if the information is incorrect? Generally, a pilot discovers a problem with their records in the Pilot Records Database after an interview. The company may tell […]
Read moreOctober 4, 2024 | FAA Medical News
An increasing number of people aspire to become pilots. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), however, can’t let just anybody fly. Would you dare to board a plane if they did? There are a host of medical conditions that can ground an aspiring pilot. There are also ways around some of them. What You Need to […]
Read moreSeptember 20, 2024 | FAA Medical News
Pilots and other required crew members must have valid medical certificates. Applicants can apply for any class of airman medical certificates, but they must meet the specific requirements for that specific class of medical certificate. The class of medical certificate an airman needs depends on their flying duties. What Are the Requirements for a Valid […]
Read moreSeptember 17, 2024 | FAA Medical News
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not prohibit pilots from consuming alcohol. However, the FAA sets rules for how long a pilot must wait to fly after drinking alcohol. This standard is called the “Bottle to Throttle” rule. If you are a pilot, you need to be aware of this rule and the implications if […]
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