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May 29, 2026 | FAA Medical News
Flying on Blood Pressure Medication: What Pilots Need to Know The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. A hypertension diagnosis does not have to end your flying career. Thousands of pilots manage high blood pressure while maintaining valid FAA medical certificates. The key lies in understanding which medications the FAA […]
Read moreMay 29, 2026 | FAA Medical News
A late-March 2026 update to the FAA’s Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners changed several heart-related certification rules affecting pilots and other airmen completing medical paperwork. The FAA’s March 25, 2026, revision highlighted reduced recovery periods for certain coronary heart disease and left atrial appendage device cases, along with a revised syncope decision tool. faa.gov For […]
Read moreMay 8, 2026 | FAA Medical News
A pair of bipartisan bills advancing through Congress could fundamentally change how pilots, air traffic controllers, and their physicians navigate FAA medication rules, and the stakes for anyone completing an FAA Form 8500-8 medical application have never been higher. The Aviation Medication Transparency Act would require the FAA to publish within one year of enactment, […]
Read moreMay 6, 2026 | FAA Medical News
The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. ADHD is not a specifically disqualifying condition under the regulations, but it triggers one of the FAA’s most rigorous medical review processes. Whether you were diagnosed as a child, took Adderall in college, or currently manage symptoms with medication, the FAA will scrutinize […]
Read moreApril 20, 2026 | FAA Medical News
The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. Yes, pilots taking approved SSRI antidepressants can obtain FAA medical certification through a Special Issuance authorization pathway. This process, while rigorous, has become more accessible following recent policy changes that reduced the required waiting period from six months to three months on a […]
Read moreApril 6, 2026 | FAA Medical News
The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. Yes, pilots with ADHD can obtain an FAA medical certificate in 2026, but certification requires careful navigation of federal regulations and thorough documentation. The FAA does not automatically disqualify applicants with ADHD history. The agency evaluates each case individually under mental standards provisions […]
Read moreApril 6, 2026 | FAA Medical News
The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. Receiving a deferral notice on your FAA medical certificate application can feel like your aviation career has hit unexpected turbulence. A deferral means the Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) could not issue your certificate on the spot and has forwarded your application to the […]
Read moreMarch 27, 2026 | FAA Medical News
The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. Yes, pilots with depression can often obtain FAA medical certification. Depression is not explicitly listed among the FAA’s automatically disqualifying conditions, and the agency has established formal pathways for pilots who are managing this condition effectively. In fact, the FAA encourages pilots to […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Your Aviation Career Doesn’t Have to End with a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or suspect you might have this condition, you’re likely worried about your FAA medical certificate and your future as a pilot. […]
Read moreMarch 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Facing a DUI as a Pilot? Understanding Your FAA Reporting Obligations The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. You’ve worked hard to earn your pilot certificate, and now a DUI arrest threatens everything you’ve built. However, failing to report a DUI to the FAA within the required timeframe results in […]
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