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May 8, 2025 | Pilot Law
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 […]
Read moreApril 28, 2025 | Aviation
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 […]
Read moreApril 25, 2025 | Pilot Law
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 […]
Read moreApril 23, 2025 | Aviation
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 […]
Read moreApril 1, 2025 | Pilot Law
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, […]
Read moreMarch 24, 2025 | Aviation
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 […]
Read moreMarch 21, 2025 | Aviation
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, […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2025 | FAA Medical News
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 […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2025 | FAA Medical News
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 […]
Read moreFebruary 14, 2025 | FAA Medical News
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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