Aviation Blog

June 17, 2025 | Pilot Law

FAA Medical With Multiple CPAP Machines

We are often asked how pilots can get a FAA medical with multiple CPAP machines. In order to obtain a special issuance authorization and FAA medical certification with a history of obstructive sleep apnea treated with CPAP, the FAA requires that pilots meet certain therapy goals. Specifically, in order to achieve and maintain certification, the […]

May 8, 2025 | Pilot Law

Release from FAA Special Issuance for Substance Dependence

Would you like a release from your FAA Special Issuance for substance dependence? More importantly, would you like to stop with random drug and alcohol monitoring? While the FAA is hesitant to release airmen from a Special Issuance when they consider the airman to have a specifically disqualifying history of regulatory substance dependence, we believe […]

April 28, 2025 | Aviation

FAA Medical After Treatment for Depression

Are you trying to get your FAA medical after treatment for depression? Mental health diagnoses like depression undergo a lot of scrutiny by the FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine. The FAA’s objective is to determine if an airman’s history of depression poses a risk to aviation safety due to concerns such as suicidality, cognitive and […]

April 25, 2025 | Pilot Law

Pregnant Pilot Rules

As more women join the ranks of commercial airline pilots, questions about flying while pregnant have become increasingly important. Fortunately, the FAA offers guidance, and many airlines are adjusting their policies to support pilots through pregnancy. Still, much of the decision-making falls on the individual pilot. FAA Guidelines for Pregnant Pilots The Federal Aviation Administration […]

April 23, 2025 | Aviation

FAA Medical with Insomnia

Are you trying to get your FAA medical with insomnia? Our firm frequently experiences applicants who have a documented history of insomnia who wish to obtain an airman medical certificate from the FAA. It is the opinion of our firm that insomnia should be reported on your FAA medical application at question 18m., which elicits […]

April 1, 2025 | Pilot Law

FAA and Diabetes: Can Pilots Have Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects tens of millions of people worldwide. A common question that arises is whether individuals with diabetes can pursue or maintain a career as a pilot. The answer depends on the type of diabetes and the applicable aviation regulations. In the past, a diabetes diagnosis, particularly one requiring insulin, […]

March 24, 2025 | Aviation

FAA Medical Exam Checklist

Becoming or staying a pilot often means completing an FAA medical exam. This exam helps ensure you have the physical and mental skills to fly safely. A denied or delayed medical certificate can stop you from flying or even lead to legal trouble. To keep your pilot’s license in good standing, it’s necessary to handle […]

March 21, 2025 | Aviation

Vision Requirements for Pilots

If you want to become a pilot, you likely know that there are significant training and licensing requirements. Did you know there are also vision requirements for pilots? Pilots have an extremely important job, and they must be able to see clearly to perform their job properly. If you are thinking about becoming a pilot, […]

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 […]