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August 15, 2024 | FAA Medical News

FAA Medical Certification and Testosterone Replacement Therapy

The current standards for FAA medical certification and testosterone replacement therapy (“TRT”) have allowed for many airmen to continue flying while undergoing treatment for low testosterone. TRT is commonly utilized for the treatment of hypogonadism. Fortunately, hypogonadism is not a specifically disqualifying condition for FAA medical certification under the Federal Aviation Regulations. Instead, hypogonadism is […]

August 7, 2024 | FAA Medical News | Pilot Law

FAA Medical Certificate with Diabetes

Can you get a FAA medical certificate with diabetes? It is possible to get a FAA medical certificate with diabetes if you can meet the FAA’s nuanced requirements for demonstrating stability and control. If you have diabetes, the FAA will require that you establish your eligibility to be issued a FAA medical certificate first, but […]

August 7, 2024 | FAA Medical News

FAA Medical After a Heart Attack

Can I get my FAA medical after a heart attack? If you are asking this question, there is hope for you, as there are many pilots who are able to reestablish eligibility for a FAA medical after a heart attack. The protocols for consideration of your medical eligibility following a heart attack are a bit […]

August 3, 2024 | Pilot Law

Reporting a DUI to the FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has strict requirements for reporting DUI (driving under the influence) charges. If you’ve been arrested for DUI or DWI (driving while intoxicated) or have a history of drunk driving, you need to understand these reporting obligations. Failure to comply with FAA regulations can lead to severe consequences. DUI Reporting Requirements […]

August 1, 2024 | FAA Medical News

FAA Medical Certificate After Fainting

Trying to get your FAA medical certificate after fainting? Getting a FAA medical certificate after a fainting spell or “syncopal” event is possible. To get your FAA medical certificate after fainting, you will need to establish for the Office of Aerospace Medicine that you have a good explanation for why you fainted. Specifically, the FAA […]

July 4, 2024 | Pilot Law

Can Pilots Be Color Blind?

As a pilot, you need to be able to distinguish between different colors to operate an aircraft safely. Pilots are given color vision tests by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) as part of the requirements to obtain a pilot medical certificate. The good news is that if you fail the color blindness portion of the […]

June 27, 2024 | Pilot Law

Can You Become a Pilot With ADHD?

It is possible to become a pilot if you have ADHD. However, you will benefit from working with an experienced aviation attorney. There are several things to consider when applying for your FAA medical certification if you have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, even as a child. ADHD Is a Common Misdiagnosis in Children ADHD […]

May 21, 2024 | Drone Law

FAA Civil Penalties for Drone Operators – Everything You Need To Know

On October 19, 2015, DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta revealed the news that essentially recreational drone pilots will need to register their drones with the government before the end of the year. These new registration requirements are largely in response to the numerous complaints of “close calls” with UAVs and other […]

April 8, 2024 | FAA Medical News

FAA Medical While Using Effexor

There is good news for airmen who wish to be issued an FAA medical certificate while using Effexor. The FAA has identified that three additional medications will be added to the list of disqualifying anti-depressant medications that can be considered for a special issuance authorization. The new medications being considered for a special issuance authorization […]

January 19, 2024 | Pilot Law

FAA Medical and Marijuana Use

Your FAA medical and marijuana use do not go together. Marijuana has become “legalized” in many states for medicinal and personal use. Nevertheless, on a federal level (and the Federal Aviation Administration is on the federal level), marijuana is banned. For FAA medical certification purposes, marijuana is still, effectively “illegal,” as described in question 18n. on the application for […]