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Once on BasicMed, do you ever have to see an AME …

WEBIn a video posted Jan. 18, 2024, of the FAA series “Pilot Minute,” Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, goes over requirements for BasicMed and the mental health, …

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FAA becoming more flexible on pilot mental health

WEBThe FAA has taken several steps to ease mental health barriers for pilots in the past 12 months, such as approving the antidepressant medication Wellbutrin for pilots. “We …

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It’s time to talk about pilots and depression

WEBOne area of concern that pilots of all ages shy away from discussing openly is mental health. Which is a shame because mental health is a critical component of overall …

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FAA committee to examine pilot mental health

WEBThe FAA will finalize the charter for the rulemaking committee and appoint the panel of experts in the coming weeks, FAA officials said on Nov. 9, 2023. According to agency …

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New study shows pilots hide health problems to keep flying

WEBBy General Aviation News Staff · May 1, 2023 ·. A new study has found that many pilots avoid medical professionals due to a fear that revealing health problems may lead to the …

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66,000 GA pilots flying under BasicMed

WEBA new report from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association finds that more than 66,000 aviators are flying under BasicMed five years after the program was launched on May 1, …

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Flying safely in our golden years — General Aviation News

WEBRead our . There are more than 160,000 general aviation pilots aged 60 and older still flying, so it's incumbent on those pilots to maintain proficiency, recognize cognitive and …

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10 things you need to know about BasicMed

WEB7. You don’t have to worry about FAA officials looking at your medical records. All the FAA receives after a BasicMed examination is the proof that you took — and passed — the …

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New rule would require medicals for commercial hot air balloon …

WEBThe FAA proposed a new rule Nov. 2, 2021, requiring commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold medical certificates when operating for hire. The rule would mandate a second …

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FAA releases new protocol for pilots with diabetes

WEBThe FAA published in the Federal Register a notice on a new protocol for pilots with diabetes seeking a private pilot, commercial, or Air Transport certificate.. Published Nov. …

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The insurance woes of older pilots — General Aviation News

WEBA new survey finds there’s a disconnect between the proficiency of older pilots and aircraft owners and their insurance coverage. The survey, sent to more than 30,000 pilots and …

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NTSB summit focuses on pilot mental health

WEBThe summit, “Navigating Mental Health in Aviation,” is open to the public. It will be held Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the NTSB Boardroom and Conference Center, 429 …

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How will having COVID-19 affect your next medical

WEBThe March 26, 2021, memo notes that “it is important to adequately evaluate and track the health of airmen and Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) who have disclosed a history …

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Buying aircraft insurance after 80 — General Aviation News

WEBBuying aircraft insurance after 80. When Gerald McMullen of Spokane, Washington, went to renew the insurance on his Bonanza V-35 this year, he was in for a rude surprise. While …

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The Catch-22 of unleaded avgas — General Aviation News

WEBThe Catch-22 of unleaded avgas. By Ben Visser · May 10, 2021 ·. To PB or not to PB, that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler to endure the pings and knock of inadequate octane …

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Protecting the exhaust valves on aircraft

WEBFirst, air-cooled aircraft engines run the exhaust valve and seat at much higher temperatures than liquid-cooled automotive engines. Second, aircraft engines run at …

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Fatal crash caused by pilot’s medical condition

WEBFatal crash caused by pilot’s medical condition. By General Aviation News Staff · January 17, 2019 ·. The 79-year-old private pilot was making a local personal flight in his Piper …

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EPA proposes endangerment finding for leaded avgas

WEBA million pounds of ultra fine leaded particulate and growing… “lead emitted in air contributes to multiple pathways of exposure” “The combustion of avgas by piston …

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One Pilot’s View: Medical mess — General Aviation News

WEBOne Pilot’s View: Medical mess. By Loran Maloney · February 10, 2021 ·. I got my third class medical certificate in 1997 and flew without issues until 2007. In 2004 I developed …

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