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Medical Resources

WEBMedical Questions? Do you have questions or need information about an airman medical topic? Look through the information on these pages, and feel free to contact AOPA's …

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Common medical conditions and what the FAA expects

WEBIt is caused by the same virus that causes cold sores. There is a common oral anti-viral medication that can be used to abort the condition when there is a flare-up …

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Pilot Health and Medical

WEBA sample private pilot knowledge test question pulled from a recently released batch on the FAA Training and Testing website asks: “The Aeronautical Information Manual …

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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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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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Mental health as an aviation safety consideration

WEBMental health issues have always been a risk factor of concern to civil aviation regulators all over the globe. In December 2016, the International Civil Aviation …

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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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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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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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FAA publishes mental health recommendations

WEBThe FAA formed a Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) in December to address barriers that prevent pilots and …

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FAA easing mental health barriers for pilots

WEBIn the meantime, AOPA strongly supports the need for pilots to get the help they need, and will continue to report on advancements in FAA policies around mental …

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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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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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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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Special Issuance Certification for Depression with

WEBAll classes of medical certification will be considered, but individuals who are granted a special-issuance medical certificate under this policy may take only one type of …

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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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Aircraft Maintenance: AeroShell educates the experts

WEBJeff Simon is an A&P mechanic, IA, pilot, and aircraft owner. He has spent the last 22 years promoting owner-assisted aircraft maintenance and created the first …

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