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Choosing an AME
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Is he/she a
pilot? |
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YES |
NO |
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Does he/she
perform more than 25 exams per year? |
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YES |
NO |
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Is he/she a member of
at least one of the following organizations: The Civil Aviation Medical Association,
The Aerospace Medical Association, The Experimental Aircraft Association, or The
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association? |
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YES |
NO |
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If he/she
discovers a medical problem, will he/she hold your exam for
the allowed 2 weeks in order for your condition to be evaluated by your private
physician?
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YES |
NO |
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Will he/she
contact the FAA in Oklahoma to obtain special authorization if it will help
you?
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YES |
NO |
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"NO" to more than one question, you may want to
find a new
AME.
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YES |
NO |
Before Your FAA
Medical Examination
Get
plenty of rest
SLEEP HYGIENE
Drink
plenty of water the day of the exam.
Avoid
foods/beverages with caffeine, sodium or carbohydrates/sugar at least 8 hrs
prior.
Vision Testing
Bring
glasses/contacts to examination.
Color
Vision should be pre-tested to assure success. TAKE PRE-TEST
Distant
Vision should be pre-tested to assure success. TAKE PRE-TEST
Near
Vision should be pre-tested to assure success.
TAKE PRE-TEST
Blood Pressure
Blood
Pressure should be pre-tested by your private physician to assure success.
Values below 140/90 are preferred. Readings above 155/95 preclude
certification. Most blood pressure medications are approved. SEE
MEDICATION LIST
BASIC BLOOD PRESSURE INFO
When B.P. is tested
at the AME's office, tell
the nurse/physician you want to sit without talking for a few minutes before the
test.
Hearing
Can you hear a
soft voice at 6 feet? If not, get a hearing evaluation from a private
physician to establish the loss and the need for a hearing amplification.
Most pilots with minor hearing loss are permitted to use a headset as
"amplification". CONTACT
US FOR MORE INFO
If your AME uses
audiometric equipment, you should be pre-tested to assure
success.
TAKE PRE-TEST
Electrocardiogram
Your
EKG should be pre-tested by your private physician to discover any
abnormalities. Don't let your private physician dismiss "minor" variants
of normal. If ANYTHING is discovered, you should complete an evaluation
and obtain documentation of the issue/condition. CONTACT
US IMMEDIATELY
Doctor visits since your last medical or in the last 3
years
If you have been
to the doctor for anything other than routine check-ups or general counseling,
you should bring documentation to the FAA examination. In many cases
additional information from your specialist is required. CONTACT
US TO ESTABLISH YOUR ELIGIBILITY
Alcohol &
Substance Issues
Alcohol and
Substance Issues require extensive paperwork. Contact Us prior to your
exam
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Surgeries,
procedures, new conditions or medications
If
your medications or medical condition has changed since your last exam, you
should bring documentation to your FAA examination. FAA
APPROVED MEDICATIONS
Conditions which
require Special Issuance / Waiver
If you have a
condition which has or will require Special
Issuance, you should obtain FAA documentation of pre-approval through Pilot
Medical Solutions.
Vitamins, herbal
preparations
and food supplements
Some
herbal preparations can jeopardize your FAA medical examination.
Contact Pilot
Medical Solutions for specific advice. MORE
Not sure about
lab work or other examination requirements?
All
parameters evaluated during an FAA examination can be pre-tested privately to
assure compliance. Contact Pilot Medical Solutions for specific advice.
After
completing this checklist,
contact Pilot Medical Solutions at 800-699-4457
for a free confidential consultation.
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