March 18, 2025 | FAA Medical News

BasicMed Requirements

The FAA requires pilots to obtain a medical certificate to fly. An FAA medical certification is issued after an examination by an FAA-approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). An FAA medical certificate demonstrates the pilot’s physical fitness to operate an aircraft. However, you might be able to fly even though you do not have an FAA […]

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March 18, 2025 | FAA Medical News

What Is the Bruce Protocol Stress Test?

Pilots must have a medical certificate proving they meet the physical requirements to operate an aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets the physical fitness standards for pilots. Cardiac-related issues are potentially disqualifying conditions for pilots. Several tests, including the Bruce Protocol Stress Test, may be used to determine a pilot’s cardiac health. What Is […]

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February 14, 2025 | FAA Medical News

Can Pilots Fly After Donating Blood?

Donating blood is an act of kindness that saves lives, but for pilots, it raises important safety questions. Flying requires clear thinking and full physical ability, and donating blood can cause temporary changes in the body that might affect these skills. Let’s explore what pilots need to know about flying after giving blood. Why Donating […]

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February 6, 2025 | FAA Medical News

FAA Medical Certification with Autism

Curious about obtaining FAA medical certification with Autism? Neither Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”) nor the subtype of Asperger’s syndrome are discussed in the FAA’s The Guide for Medical Examiners. Moreover, as of the time of this writing, you won’t find any specific protocols published by the FAA relative to ASD. Be that as it may, […]

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January 9, 2025 | FAA Medical News

Updates to FAA Color Vision Protocols

Effective January 1, 2025, there have been updates to FAA color vision protocols. If you do not meet the FAA’s color vision standards, you risk having a restriction applied to your FAA medical certificate. Previously, the FAA’s protocol for assessing your color vision was to have your Aviation Medical examiner (“AME”) administer one of a […]

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December 12, 2024 | FAA Medical News

Changes to the FAA Medical Deferral 

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 […]

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November 29, 2024 | FAA Medical News

FAA Medical After a Stroke 

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 […]

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November 27, 2024 | FAA Medical News

FAA Medical with Glaucoma  

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. […]

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November 20, 2024 | FAA Medical News

FAA Medical Certification with Hypothyroidism

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 […]

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October 4, 2024 | FAA Medical News

FAA Disqualifying Medical Conditions

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 […]

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