by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Mar 2, 2021 | Pilot Law
Is it possible to obtain a FAA medical certificate and VA benefits for PTSD? There are many veterans who hold medical certificates with the FAA, despite actively receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”)....
by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Feb 26, 2021 | Pilot Law
FAA civil penalties for drug abatement violations can put a big dent in a small company’s pocketbook. If you are an air carrier or other certificate holder which is required to conduct DOT drug and alcohol testing for “safety sensitive” employees, the FAA can levy...
by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Feb 19, 2021 | Pilot Law
Did you receive a letter stating that the FAA is unable to establish your medical eligibility? This language is not particularly a cause for alarm. The FAA may conduct a reexamination of your eligibility to hold a medical certificate pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §67.413....
by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Feb 9, 2021 | Drone Law, Pilot Law
Drone Operations near the Super Bowl LV could lead to substantial fines from the FAA. Many novice and hobbyist Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or “drone” operators may be in for a big shock if caught operating a drone in defiance of the FAA’s Temporary Flight...
by The Ison Law Firm Aviation Lawyers | Feb 4, 2021 | Pilot Law
In August of 2020, the FAA introduced the HIMS step down protocol for airman who hold a medical certificate pursuant to a special issuance authorization for “substance dependence.” In theory, the step down protocol works two ways for airmen on a “substance dependence”...