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Today we have a special guest Chris Pezalla to discuss getting started with FAA Medical Certification.
Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com
Talking Points:
Steps before you apply
-Read the user guide
-Have your medical information ready
-Application process (MedExpress) and AME visit
-Be accurate and complete
-Find additional documentation
-Save the confirmation number
-Post AME Visit
-Issued (But always subject to review)
-Deferment
-Requests for more information
-Happens both with issued and deferred medical certificates
Listener Mail:
Hi Carl!
I’ve got two questions for your upcoming coaching session experts on SI Medical.
I’ve got a special issuance with a letter that is valid for five years. It requires an annual exam and prognosis letter from my specialist physician, but my condition is otherwise in maintenance and observation. I’ve also heard that if the condition improves (such as improved & normalized lab results), the special issuance may revert to a standard issuance? Should I expect that, or is that very, very rare? Or should I expect the special issuance to be a permanent fixture for my career/lifetime?
Second question: my medical certificate is a Second class. What happens when I want to upgrade to a First class, if I get the ATP 1500 hours before the five-year window on the letter is reached? Will the FAA expect a very detailed re-evaluation of the special issuance, with a long processing delay again?
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