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    There will not be another like him anytime soon. ...

    There will not be another like him anytime soon. RIP Paul.
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    There are expiration dates on medicals which are...

    There are expiration dates on medicals which are under special issuance. It will be in the limitations section and will read Not valid for any class after XX-XX-XXXX.
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    Question on medical

    John, the period of your certificate and the duration of the authorization letter are different. Shoot me an email at gpinnell@airdocs.net and I will go over it with you. Regards, Dr. Pinnell
  4. Join us tonight for a Webinar on the new FAA...

    Join us tonight for a Webinar on the new FAA policy to relax medical certificate standards for certain diagnosis. The URL is https://www2.gotomeeting.com/pjoin/280990986/105342043
  5. MEdwards: Believe it or not hypertension really...

    MEdwards: Believe it or not hypertension really was a "quasi special issuance" in that documentation was required and a PI number was issued similar to other special issuances. Yes, the...
  6. Welcome back Charlie. That is really good news!

    Welcome back Charlie. That is really good news!
  7. A change in FAA medical policy occurred today

    A significant change in FAA medical policy occurred today as the Federal Air Surgeon published new policy on Certificates an AME can issue or "CACI". This change in policy allows AME's to issue...
  8. MedXPress - The FAA online medical application

    You are cordially invited to an EAA webinar on MedXPress on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 8pm Eastern Time. You will be able to interact and ask questions. If you miss the webinar it is archived on...
  9. Pilot Bill of Rights Law affects medical certification

    Starting today a new form has to be signed when doing your FAA medical. In response to the Pilot's Bill of Rights law which was sponsored by Sen. Inhofe and signed by President Obama there is a...
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    If the Lasik corrective surgery is done recently...

    If the Lasik corrective surgery is done recently the FAA likes you to self ground till the surgeon clears you for normal activity and then wants you to provide the FAA Form 8500-7 (Eye Evaluation). ...
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    Hi: No need to tread lightly. For the most part...

    Hi: No need to tread lightly. For the most part type II diabetes is found in people who are overweight. It has a high relationship to obesity. But, having said that, I also have type II diabetics...
  12. Thread: f-16 fog

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    I am a LtC. with the USAFR. The crazy thing...

    I am a LtC. with the USAFR. The crazy thing about this report is usually Accident Investigation Boards usually come up with the right cause and contributory factors. I don't get this one at all.
  13. Thread: f-16 fog

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    Was thinking that same thing.....

    Was thinking that same thing.....
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    Unfortunately diabetes can keep you from getting...

    Unfortunately diabetes can keep you from getting your medical. There are parameters for your Hgb A1C numbers that you have to stay within and many different medication combinations that are not...
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    Hi: Your A1C will need to come down to below 9 to...

    Hi: Your A1C will need to come down to below 9 to gain certification and it looks like you have that part taken care of. I am a bit unclear as to the medication combination you are using but if you...
  16. Thread: Welcome!

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    Hi, thanks for checking. The only other thing...

    Hi, thanks for checking. The only other thing (and I am sure you have heard this one before) I wish this forum would do is put most recent posts first instead of last. See ya, Greg
  17. Thread: Welcome!

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    Hal: Is there any way that one can download and...

    Hal: Is there any way that one can download and put the countdown Hamilton timer to AirVenture on a desktop? Thanks! Greg
  18. Hi: The Operational Color Vision Test (OCVT) is...

    Hi: The Operational Color Vision Test (OCVT) is only the first part of the two step process for obtaining a Letter of Evidence (LOE) for color deficiency for 1st/2nd class. After you pass the OCVT...
  19. Thread: MedXPress

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    MedXPress

    Hi: For those of you who hold medical certificates please take the time to become familiar with MedXPress which is the FAA's online medical application. The paper version goes away after 10/1/12. ...
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    Anxiety

    Not really a fair statement. Mental health issues are very well understood by the FAA including the many mishaps which have had mental health issues as a contributory issue. That being said pilots...
  21. Catch 22

    We continue to try to eliminate the catch 22 but it is a legal issue and not really a medical one. If a 3rd class is a possibility please contact Sue Selachek at EAA headquarters at 920-426-6112. ...
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    Contact Sue Sedlachek at EAA at 920-426-6112. We...

    Contact Sue Sedlachek at EAA at 920-426-6112. We can make many of these delay problems go away quickly. If you have specific questions or concerns you can either write me at gpinnell@charter.net...
  23. Cell service on Verizon was flawless. Verizon...

    Cell service on Verizon was flawless. Verizon Droid X Hotspot for internet a bit slow to connect but stable when it did. Decent speed. EAA Wireless connection useless for more than a few minutes.
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