Willy post had only one eye should he have been grounded.??? And, actually, the FAA is making Special Issuance less of a problem for certain diseases. These are a few of the most frequently asked questions pilots have concerning the FAA and their medical certificate. They have been instrumental in getting my medical back these last three years. I was not asked or tested for alertness. KL, Always wondered if the stress from taking the medical had anything to do with it. After 7 years and three more third class medicals-the FAA medical office suddenly decided I had 30 days to provide all the records from a condition I had 20 years ago, or have my medical suspended. The message the FAA should be sending to pilots in my opinion is Manage your health. Those that are honest will remain so, and those who arent never will be honest. I would love to see the third class go away, but I doubt any government agency will voluntarily give up any turf. Some do it by mistake. Anyone who would report this immediately loses their medical and has to wait a year. I look at the FAA as the enemy trying to take my life away. Dental visits and visits to your AME need not be listed. FAA Current Detailed Clinical Progress Notes. dangerous individuals about whom one reads in the news at 10. People are who they are. I just wonder why? I WAS A BIRD DOG PILOT IN VIETNAM FOR 3+ YEARS WHEN I WAS SENT TO THE DECK BY SMALL ARMS FIRE. Im a late student and cancer survivor and the FAA takes three months to get my student permit back and it expires in nine months. You can ask the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute for statistics on fatalities in which medical conditions were either the direct cause or a contributing factor. They, and AOPA, worked with me to get it corrected. I dont want to hide anything from him. I am now 75 years old, and the FAA continues to demand increasily more stringent testing to get the isssuance. Help is only a phone call away! I hid it from the FAA for 12 years They found out I didnt disclose it and revoked ALL my certificates ATP multi-single engine land, Commercial rotorcraft and glider as well as all my flight instructor certificates. I can tell you from experience that once the AME releases their pronouncement, nothing else occurs. As you say does nothing to hinder my ability to fly a plane in anyway, but the FAA says is not allowed, SO. 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Society cares little about helping people with mood disorders beyond marginalizing them and throwing them into a risk factor category and dismissing their issues. In fact, as I write this, I see over on the corner of my screen a tweet entitled Older pilots are safe pilots. If you you diagnosed with some sort of Learning Disability like ADD,ADHD,OCD,LD it doesnt make a difference. see you in the cockpit!! What Are the Chances of and Penalties for Getting Caught Lying on an FAA Medical? My ex lied and never mentioned it. Each time the Dr. hit the switch, my friend kicked me under the table and I could respond that I had heard the tone in the headset as required. Also the FAA does check your National Driver Register/Record so make sure you keep your driving safe. Thus the FAAs excessive emphasis, on the potential hazards of medical conditions and medications, serves only to reinforce its own bureaucratic authority. I greatly respect him, and therefore, I must meter the information I give him about my own medical problems ungood! Type 2 diabetes, with oral medication, receiving a special issuance every year, until this last one, when the FAA generously determined my AME could recertify me, annually, for five years. How is THAT not a red flag to someone??? I am a physician instrument pilot with an appreciation for medical limitations. File closed. TO LOW TO BAIL SO HAD TO TO FLY IT DOWN . He proceeded to read off the list and after a half dozen items to which I responded No, he said You wouldnt tell me if you had any of these, would you? It's better to try to resolve a condition first than to risk having your application rejected or delayed for months by the FAA. Alternatively, upon 90-days of discontinuation of medication, you can potentially undergo the requested neuropsychological testing prescribed by the FAA. Oh sure they lie. What I think is if a driver goes to the DMV to go get his eyes checked then that drivers license should be his medical as his third class and it would save the government money because there wouldnt be as many pilots to go after it would just be the professionals. So, I can only assume that the FAA will see it so there is no question about having to report it myself. Thanks,for the new online magazine. My guess is this would have been confirmed by and EEG. I hesitated to contact the FAA as I didnt want to deprive this man of his dream to be a pilot but the risk of harm to himself and to others was greater than His Dream so I sent a detailed letter. One correction that I expect an AME to know if you have a condition that you KNOW will result in a medical denial, youre not qualified to fly sport. Assuming you appropriately responded to one of these three questions, your application was likely deferred and the FAA sent you a letter, requesting medical records. You said they can search, where do they find that information? If you cannot read the serial number plate on the airplane that just flew by you then you should not be allowed to fly. Here in Italy Superman still dictates. Increasing the gross weight limit of the Sport Aircraft class is a really good idea. We report, you decipher. Yeah thought so. Im a depressed individual Ive been formally diagnosed with dysthemic disorder, a long-term, low grade version of chronic depression that isnt helped with medications. The absurdity of these medicals resides in the tiny number of casualties from medical incapacitation, compared to most other activities requiring no medical. BUT I HAVE 40+ YEARS AND 5100 HRS OF PIC IN MY OWN AIR CRAFT WITH OUT INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT. I have patients with heart disease who are able to continue to fly on special issuance. Ultimately, a FAA medical denial for ADHD is almost never the end of the road for an airman. The FAA has panels of civilian medical experts for each speciality who meet regularly to review the FAA medical regulations and recommend changes based on new research. Much is right there too, but that practice detracts from an otherwise good performance. Of course, as others have posted here NO ONE can truthfully answer no to all the questions because of ever. Furthermore if one has the right against self-incrimination in court testimony, why should one be forced to self-incriminate before a Federal Agency that is extremely bureaucratic, slow to change, and out of touch with reality? So whatever reason the FAA brings to you such as your depressed or you have ADD, they dont know what the **** theyre talking about. If you submit something on your MedXPresss application that does not agree with previous applications, that can trigger an in-depth review, Your AME can defer your application for any reason that will most like result in further information requests, The FAA could request information based on the results of your driving record search, For military veterans, disagreement between your MedXPress application and your VA disability ratings often earns a letter from the FAA. If the medical dates are incorrect, please contact CAMI at (405) 954-4821. I truly believe that if we allowed a 3rd class medical on only a drivers license we would be just as safe as we are today; and pilots would be in even better health because they would feel free to see their doctor again. What most folks dont realize is that less than 1% of medical applications are denied whether it be for diabetes or criminal record. If you dont take a medication NOW, it does not need to be reported. I found their reaction to my sleep apnea to be too late, ineffective, and over reacting. So Rex you never spun around and got dizzy as a child? Youd think somebody in the FAA would be ashamed of being this dumb and show a little initiative and courage to fix such obvious issues instead of burying their tiny little heads in the sand. Others accept what the agency is trying to do'protect everyone's best interests'and play by its less-than-perfect rules. At worse, you may face a hefty fine or even criminal prosecution. As the FAA put it, a pilot must ground themselves if they are unable to meet the requirements for the medical certificate.. Good guy, good doc, been at it a long time, Im healthy and got my 3rd class. Any deviation from general standards of health found would/should require a more intense examination/(s.). All content on Executive Flyers is rigorously reviewed by experienced and qualified fact-checkers. The FAA has created an atmosphere that not only encourages problems to go unchecked and unreported, but actually makes some of those problems worse by discouraging pilots from addressing them, instead allowing them to fester. Global misunderstands that Procedure codes, diagnosis codes and pharmacy codes were denied protections under to ACA of 2010. Due to the self-reporting nature, the chances of getting caught lying on an FAA medical aren't very high. I think that I could make a very compelling argument that, in many cases, the FAA medical actually does more harm than good. I do not think that there is anybody who does not lie or has not lied at one time or another. With over 20,000 hours of real world experience, much of it in Cessna 172s and P210s, Collins wrote about safety, weather and air traffic control from first-hand experience. Yes, I lie about the counseling part. Does the FAA really pull your medical permanently? What makes an airplane as a machine so different. AMCD will consider much more than the information you submitted in MedXPress and your AMEs exam findings. If I wanted to continue learning to fly I had to pay to visit a nomiated CAA doctor. Told the truth, The FAA took my license. Its mode of travel, the air, makes it a lot more divertable than stuck to a road, and should make it safer, Especially as opposed to the majority of motor home drivers, that are in their later stages of life, howling down the freeway at 70 miles per hour in bumper to bumper traffic. I agreemost pilots at least fail to mention things. SOO going by the statistic that YOU pointed outof very few incidents and the comments that have been made that alot of piolts tell little white lies to an AME to keep their medical . Please type or print legibly and remember to sign and date the request. All because of a blood pressure medication I put on my 2012 medical form. Yeah that is what I have been hearing. Many of the requirements for special issuance for example are redundant and simply bureaucratic paper chases. Further more, if an airman lies and is in a serious accident with injuries or fatalities, his entire medical history will be examined and subsequent legal action may not be beneficial to his or her heirs. It's usually the "have you ever" questions. Is the time and expense involved worth it? R: Sleep Apnea. I live in the UK and the medical over here for a pilot licence, they dont do an EEG. According to Pilot Self-Grounding Requirements (CFR 61.53), pilots have the duty to ground themselves and report to the FAA any changes in their medical condition before they are able to fly again. PERIOD. I agree the sport licensse should include at least up to a 152, super cub and all two seat trainers. I got my ticket after age 50. I manage my health daily so as to not have to place them in a position to yank my ticket or otherwise cause me not to self certify. Once set up by politicians, these agencies rule by fiat, for which there is no recourse. Its not a profession which that college students wake up and decide they want to fly a plane. Heres a guy who was never diagnosed with depression or showed any signs of it, but still completed the act so feared by these administrators. If you have a new medical diagnosis, just received a letter from the FAA or have any concerns about your FAA medical certificate, let us help. or special licenses for either of those vehicles if they are used recreationally (with the exception of a written test for air brake endorsement, if so equipped). Pilots most likely have wanted too fly since they were kids. Experts offer these tips: When he isn't flying, Paul Engstrom writes and edits from Sebastopol, Calif. No. Thank you for the help. It only came after I got out of the loop and had the hospital send the info straight to OK. You know how we all type up our medical records now, at least they think so. How did the terrorists that crashed into the twin towers pass a medical that I failed for COUNSELING??! I take my family on flights in my aircraft and there is no way I am going to put them at risk. I wonder if your AME is really doing everything he can to be your advocate in this situation. We know that the incidence of major depression in the general population is 10%. I can meet Class 1 if I fib. The Aviation Medical is the most expensive physical exam I have ever had and also the least thorough medical exam I have ever had. At least my livelihood doesnt depend on it. A good AME will tell you how to jump through the hoops so that when you go for your FAA medical certificate, you have all the data needed for the FAA. Anyone could take the drug and get behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler, a Cat D-11, a speedboat, you get the idea. That is when the truth will come out. FAA needs to justify their man hours.with scapegoats. If you have vision with only one eye, you can get a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA) by taking a Medical Flight Test. No faxes or emails are allowed. I gave up on my dreams. The Third Class is an absolute joke. One had sleep apnea that resolved with weight loss and the other no longer has type 2 diabetes. Manage it and you will not have to lie to the FAA, or your AME, or your PCP. I am probably am the only one who will answer that I like to go for the medical because if forces me to go to the doctor. I just left the Marine Corps and want nothing more than to begin my flight training, but I still cant help but wonder about the outcome, especially after all I have read on this thread. I have read articles online about pilots who get caught falsifying their medical. As statistics show flying is considerably safer than any land based carrier. PO Box 882196 Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you. They have little to do but think up new restrictions, all under the banner of safety. According to Dr. Guillermo J. Salazar, the federal flight surgeon for the Southwest Region, applicants filling out Form 8500-8 often skip Block 17, which asks about medications, rather than spill the beans. All content is fact-checked before publication. The best advice we can give you is to visit an aviation medical examiner (AME). Its long and complex, but an occasional look at it, especially regarding your own health issues, is worth it. Today with the revolution in the medical diagnostic procedures, and early detection system and timely treatment most airline pilots will qualify and pass the medical exam if the questions were not leading ones. What was yours for if you dont mind me asking. To self certify? Obviously, many do. N.C., one does not have the right to lie to the feds investigating an illegal act. Never used my weapon except for training. Where is this regulation? Aviation medicals protect your lifeand a periodic physical is smart. At worse, you may face a hefty fine or even criminal prosecution. He never lied. With holding important information. Do you need a medical to operate a large motor home, car, boat, sand dune buggy, tractor, motorcycle, etc, etc. AOPA and FAA have not really been a lot of help. I dont think its ever been a question about whether pilots lie. I think the medical is about to date as traveling by the hose & buggy. Everyone lies technically. You want to make it more difficult? From open heart surgery and stroke to PTSD and diabetes, it is possible to qualify for an FAA medical certificate with more conditions than most pilots suspect. The information contained herein is meant for informational purposes only. Office hours M-F 8:30am - 5:00pmOur Privacy Due to the self-reporting nature, the chances of getting caught lying on an FAA medical aren't very high. the more you say no the more you are hurting your own self. When reading many aviation magazines and articles it seems likely that most accidents are a result of lack of proficiency rather than due to medical issues. Commercial pilots, or military pilots or leisure pilots may have lied during their lifetimes, but it is unfair to only single out the pilots. There are hardly any crashes or incidents related to pilot incapacitation and if there were the FAA or NTSB would have expressed grave concerns. Politicians create government agencies empowered to rule by edict. PLEASE HELP The FAA medical certification process starts when you fill out an electronic application in MedXPress. It was less rigorous than a regular over 40 physical, so I took one of those too. An applicant who knowingly misrepresents the facts and gets caught can lose his or her pilot license forever and face a fine of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. Theres also the issue of things that a doctor may speculate on that they have no training or qualifications to formally diagnose. Driving While Impaired (DWI) from alcohol, drugs, texting and exhaustion is obviously a serious problem and every driver self certifies, there is no evidence in the National Traffic Safety Data Base, that accidents caused by preexisting health conditions and the medications used for their treatment, is a major problem. Im due for a flight medical soon. Furthermore, any standard of medical concern for pilots is lost because it allows the FAA to turn a blind eye to a medical condition. Risk is inherent in everything humans do whether they are operating a car, a boat, an airplane or a train. The medical only looks at your health at the point in time. It doesnt seem to exhibit much intelligence to uselessly act excited after the fact instead of before. I think that FAA should be concerned about this difficulty in people. What does NTSB say? I was then a County Police Officer for 21 years. 614-497-4088 Neither IFA, nor Paul Engstrom assume any responsibility or liability for events that occur due to actions you or others on your behalf take based on the information given in this article. But missing information will simply cause delays and more work; the medical examiner and/or the FAA's Aeromedical Certification Division in Oklahoma City, Okla., won't process an incomplete form. Holy hell! Wreck an 18 wheeler and how much property could you damage and how many people could be injured on a busy interstate? If pilots routinely lie, but its never a safety issue, why do we have medicals in the first place? Well maybe a little? Sign up for our free email newsletter, packed with tips, tricks and news for pilots. I have sleep apnea and use a Constant Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) machine. Free health screenings, nope, wont do those, might turn up something (whether correctly or incorrectly) that could end up costing me a fortune to deal with. None of the above activities has any significant medical requirement. He had me sit where I could not see him so that I could not tell when he hit the switch that turned on the tone I was required to listen for. Your signature at the bottom authorizes the FAA to search the National Drivers Registry for violations involving alcohol or illegal drugs, for instance, so you may want to think twice about trying to conceal a drunk driving conviction. Would the FAA prefer people to auger in because they are depressed rather than get a medication. The 3rd class medical crosses the line where freedom is unreasonably denied in the pursuit of absolute safety. Really? He exists to remove one of the joys of my life. That cost me about six months of flying. XYZZY62, Check the AME Guide posted at faa.gov to determine what the FAA requires for your seasonal depression. have you ever once in your life had and on the other hand they are so vague. Im an AME. The 1320 pound (600 Kg) limit is based on the European standard, I think. When the whole 3rd class medical requirement is seen in a larger context, its absurdity can be seen. You get caught lying on a medical, they'll do a lot more than just bust your balls. Telling the truth in MedXPress is clearly the right thing to do, but that is not what this article is about. The all have SODA and continue to fly. How about the person that might have some minor anxiety issues? If you are stupid and want to wait months for a medical waiver. He showed no regard for the safety of others, nor did he feel guilty about lying, just relieved he passed. Lie by default. Most people fall into the trap thinking that one DUI will prevent them from getting their medical, or they fear it will make it difficult to get. I have to say, this doc was thorough, checked everything, but, when he saw that attachment with all that exposure, he looked at me in a way like what is all this. I mean no offense, but other adults telling another adult whether or not to disclose something on a medical just doesn't seem right. As a 74 year old pilot, I feel that seeing the Aviation Doc every two years is good for my health. In this case, you can cast doubt on the original diagnosis and attempt to avoid further evaluation. If you can pass a regular physical, youre probably in good enough shape to fly, physically, anyway. It is a good thing that there are no sport airplanes to rent in your location. This is just as important an issue as the proverbial get homeitis.. His response was that the FAA wanted to ascertain that I was aware of the disability and take necessary actions to overcome it, In this case to use other senses to monitor the aircrafts actions, i.e. The real problem was that I also am prescribed anti-diarrhea medication and I take it as needed. If Im not successful, well, I will probably just put the dream to bed again. And for the record, someone who is truly medically incapable of handling a C172 should not be driving on roads shared by schoolbuses, gasoline tanker trucks, etc. I suffer from multiple personality disorder, but all of the voices affirm they are qualified pilots. TH REASON IS FOR INJURIES I RECIEVED WHEN MY 01 LANDED WITH OUT A RUNWAY. Insurance companies now have a way out of paying the claim and if there were passengers or other property damage involved now lawyers get involvedsomething to think about! 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