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Health Conditions

WebGERD, hepatitis, colitis, Crohn's disease and more are covered here. Heart and Circulatory System. Read how to get recertified after having heart-related problems. Immune …

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Pilot Health and Medical

Web421 Aviation Way Frederick, MD, 21701. 800.872.2672. Get pilot-specific information about improving your health and tips for obtaining and keeping your medical certificate.

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FAA medical application: Visits to health professionals

WebThe form asks for the physician’s address, but you will not be rejected you if you do not insert that. It does request the type of health professional, and you should …

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What pilots need to know about health care coverage

WebGenerally, the insurance that pilots can get is excellent, but it is a never-ending cost pressure for all entities. Understanding what your options are (and are not) is …

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BasicMed Pilot & Physician Guide

WebPG. 1 Pilot’s Guide To BasicMed To help pilots and physicians with the new regulations that provide an alternative to third class medical certification, referred to by FAA as “BasicMed” and found at Title 14, Code of Federal

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BasicMed Physician Guide

WebI. Mental Health - A mental health disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following: • Personality disorder that is severe enough to …

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Medical certification and mental health

WebA 2019 study, although not specifically addressing mental health, found that more than 60 percent of respondents admitted to delaying or avoiding medical care …

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Take Your Medical Exam

WebCall 800-USA-AOPA or log on to the AOPA website to chat with a representative. AOPA also provides up-to-date information on allowed/disallowed medications for pilots who …

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Medical certification options: Fit to fly

WebA pilot certificate, once earned, is generally yours for life. To exercise the privileges of a pilot certificate in a powered aircraft, however, you also must have a …

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Physicians Guide to BasicMed

WebReview the FAA website for full details on conditions that require special issuance. Call AOPA's Pilot Information Center at (800)872-2672, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to …

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AOPA details BasicMed rule

WebFlight rules: Day or night, VFR or IFR. Passengers: Up to five passengers. Aeromedical factors: Pilots must take a free online course every two years and visit their …

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

WebAttention Deficit Disorder is a complicated behavior that is difficult to accurately diagnose and presents significant challenges for aeromedical certification. Occurring in as much as …

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Personal Insurance

WebAD&D. 844.304.AOPA (2672) Are there holes in your life insurance plan? Not all plans cover pilots. Make sure you’re protected with pilot friendly life insurance from AOPA. No …

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BasicMedSpecialIssuance

WebStep 1: Confirm that Your Condition Will Require a Special Issuance. Conditions Requiring an FAA Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate: …

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FAA removes more aeromedical barriers for mental health concerns

WebThe announcement comes less than a month after FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup said the FAA would be reducing aeromedical barriers for mental …

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Transforming a 'culture of silence'

WebTim Sisk has been a pilot for nearly three decades and in March 2022, he went in for a routine medical examination and left with a deferral that was later followed …

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