by The Pilot Lawyer | Sep 8, 2023 | Podcast
Pilots that are going through the medical certificate process usually are sweating buckets.
Why?
Their whole career is literally on the line. One bad medical condition and they are grounded for the rest of their lives.
Now, imagine you can speak to an FAA approved medical examiner before your official exam.
Would this put your nerves at ease?
In this episode, Dr. Auren Weinberg, an FAA approved senior medical examiner joins us to reveal how to navigate the medical examination process. Join us as we discuss how to get through this nerve wrecking experience as a pilot.
Listen now!
Show highlights include:
- The very first step every pilot must take to prepare for the medical examination (5:41)
- Why these 2 tests are mandatory for every pilot during a medical examination (6:50)
- The top 2 “systemic diseases” the FAA vigilantly monitors in pilots (7:08)
- How to navigate FAA’s 3 tiers of medical examination (so you can finally fly again) (8:02)
- What are “CACI” conditions and how to get it approved as a pilot (so you can be back in the cockpit) (8:28)
- Discover these “Google hacks” to navigate FAA’s rigorous medical requirements for pilots (11:54)
- How these two conditions can permanently halt your pilot’s medical certificate (12:29)
- What happens if the FAA catches a lie on a pilot’s Medxpress application (16:38)
- How to pass the medical examination if you have vision problems as a pilot (21:17)
For more information or to get in touch with us, go to https://thepilotlawyer.com/contact/
by The Pilot Lawyer | Sep 1, 2023 | Podcast
The FAA just released a new standard for pilots with a history of ADHD.
Guess what? It’s still as complicated as the previous one.
Most pilots try to navigate these complicated forms by themselves.
The risk of doing this?
The questions are designed to set you up for a trap.
If you answer one question incorrectly, you can kiss your pilot’s license goodbye.
In this episode, we discuss ways to navigate the new ADHD requirements by the FAA and how to fast track your application. Remember – the FAA isn’t on your side; they are trying to protect the public’s interest. One hint of falsification can get your pilot’s license suspended.
Listen now!
Show highlights include:
- The new FAA ADHD requirement that’s making pilots nervous (2:20)
- How these new tests for ADHD can make or break your career as a pilot (2:25)
- Why the FAA and the AME secretly share your information (and how you can protect yourself) (3:10)
- The 4 new prerequisites to get a medical certificate approved by the FAA (3:32)
- Why only these two medical doctors can review and evaluate you for ADHD and get you flying again (4:16)
- How to navigate the new FAA rules if you have a history with ADHD medication (4:56)
- The dreaded “Section 18M” of the FAA medical application that’s causing pilots to lose their license (5:28)
- Why a pilot must keep pristine ADHD medication records for at least 4 years (if they want to keep their license) (7:20)
- How to prepare the ADHD documentation checklist to get the FAA off your back (7:32)
- The “Falsification” strategy that the FAA uses to monitor Section 67.43 and set you up for a trap (13:28)
For more information or to get in touch with us, go to https://thepilotlawyer.com/contact/
by The Pilot Lawyer | Aug 25, 2023 | Podcast
Your sleep—or lack thereof—can prevent you from flying and being able to support your family.
But the worst part?
The worst part is that you may never even think obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for grounding you!
Why?
Well, the unfortunate truth is people with sleep apnea are usually the last to know. And this spells trouble for pilots.
That’s the bad news.
The good news?
In this episode, Dr. Clayton Cowl from the Mayo Clinic joins us to reveal why the FAA cares about sleep apnea, how sleep apnea can cause severe health problems, and how you can keep your pilot’s license if you have sleep apnea.
Listen now!
Show highlights include:
- The insidious way your sleep can creep up on you and prevent you from flying (without you even realizing it) (8:32)
- Why the FAA sees obstructive sleep apnea as a potential detriment to your flight safety (9:19)
- The severe downstream effects of obstructive sleep apnea that will make you want to make healthier lifestyle choices immediately (9:37)
- Do you have hypertension? Here’s why you probably also have obstructive sleep apnea (and vice versa) (10:05)
- How sleep apnea sabotages your sleep even when you think you get a full 8 hours of sleep (12:14)
- 2 ways you can get obstructive sleep apnea even if you’re at a healthy weight (17:54)
- Why being a veteran alerts the FAA that you may have sleep apnea (22:33)
- Does having sleep apnea mean you’re forever doomed to the ground, unable to support your family? No, and here’s what you can do if you have sleep apnea… (24:49)
- How to get an aircraft preflight inspection for your body and health (without risking your flight status) (34:55)
For more information or to get in touch with us, go to https://thepilotlawyer.com/contact/
by The Pilot Lawyer | Aug 25, 2023 | Podcast
Your sleep—or lack thereof—can prevent you from flying and being able to support your family.
But the worst part?
The worst part is that you may never even think obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for grounding you!
Why?
Well, the unfortunate truth is people with sleep apnea are usually the last to know. And this spells trouble for pilots.
That’s the bad news.
The good news?
In this episode, Dr. Clayton Cowl from the Mayo Clinic joins us to reveal why the FAA cares about sleep apnea, how sleep apnea can cause severe health problems, and how you can keep your pilot’s license if you have sleep apnea.
Listen now!
Show highlights include:
- The insidious way your sleep can creep up on you and prevent you from flying (without you even realizing it) (8:32)
- Why the FAA sees obstructive sleep apnea as a potential detriment to your flight safety (9:19)
- The severe downstream effects of obstructive sleep apnea that will make you want to make healthier lifestyle choices immediately (9:37)
- Do you have hypertension? Here’s why you probably also have obstructive sleep apnea (and vice versa) (10:05)
- How sleep apnea sabotages your sleep even when you think you get a full 8 hours of sleep (12:14)
- 2 ways you can get obstructive sleep apnea even if you’re at a healthy weight (17:54)
- Why being a veteran alerts the FAA that you may have sleep apnea (22:33)
- Does having sleep apnea mean you’re forever doomed to the ground, unable to support your family? No, and here’s what you can do if you have sleep apnea… (24:49)
- How to get an aircraft preflight inspection for your body and health (without risking your flight status) (34:55)
For more information or to get in touch with us, go to https://thepilotlawyer.com/contact/
by The Pilot Lawyer | Aug 18, 2023 | Podcast
by The Pilot Lawyer | Aug 15, 2023 | Podcast
Neuropsychology helps us understand how our brains think and act.
The FAA keeps tabs on your brain with strict guidelines that ensure seamless flights through our skies.
Unfortunately, you break any of them, and you won’t be able to fly ever again.
In this episode, Chuck Denison, who has dealt with 100’s of brain-related issues with the FAA, shows you how to protect your brain health. He also reveals the best way to disclose past and current brain issues to the FAA, so you don’t lose your ability to fly.
Tune in now!
Show highlights include:
- Why having these two memory issues keeps your license on thin ice (14:43)
- How these two “brain drains” kill your memory over time and impact your ability to fly (15:01)
- Discover a clever brain hack’ to solve common “pilot brain” issues and gain FAA Approval (15:10)
- Why a psychiatric evaluation safeguards your flying journey and peace of mind (16:30)
- The only two medical doctors you can trust for a smooth FAA medical procedure (19:00)
- How this Cogscreen test can stop you from getting your medical certificate (32:15)
- A proven 100% effective strategy to speed up the FAA paperwork (without having to do it on your own) (40:36)
For more information or to get in touch with us, go to https://thepilotlawyer.com/contact/
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