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Procedure:
This chart represents the number of drinks it would take to bring your blood alcohol concentration to a particular level in one hour.
1. Locate the line that corresponds to your body weight.
2. From left to right, each square represents one drink.
3. The first dark line to … Read More
Recovering Alcoholic Airmen and Medical Certification Standards
The Federal Air Surgeon’s Column
Editorial, by Jon L. Jordan, MD, JD
Almost 7% of the 344 general aviation pilot fatalities in 1994 were found at postmortem to have tissue levels of alcohol at 0.04% or higher. We in the Office of Aerospace … Read More
The diagnosis or history of: Alcoholism, Substance Dependence, or Substance Abuse is disqualifying in the absence of favorable clinical evidence.
According to the FAA, “Substance” includes: Alcohol; other sedatives and hypnotics; anxiolytics; opiods; central nervous system stimulant such as cocaine, amphetamines, and similarly acting sympathomimetic; hallucinogens; phencyclidine or similarly acting … Read More
Erwin Samuelson, MD, F.A.A.F.P, Senior AME
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The following information outlines essential information and resources to help you obtain and retain FAA medical certification.
Very few people can’t obtain FAA medical certification. The initial determination is made by a designated FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), however, the Aerospace Medical Certification Division … Read More
The goal Pilot Medical Solutions is to provide pilots with a proactive approach to potentially challenging FAA medical issues.
This document addresses the most common reasons unsuspecting pilots may lose their medical certification.
Please consult your physician. The issues discussed here are presented here as guidelines and are not applicable … Read More
FACILITY OPERATIONS, Introduction and Medical Requirements
Facility Operation and
Administration
February 16, 2006
Includes Change 1 dated 8/3/06
Facility Operation and Administration
7210.3U
Foreword
This order provides direction and guidance for the day-to-day operation of facilities and offices under the administrative jurisdiction of … Read More
Erwin Samuelson, MD, F.A.A.F.P, Senior AME
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The following information outlines essential information and resources to help you obtain and retain FAA medical certification.
Very few people can’t obtain FAA medical certification. The initial determination is made by a designated FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), however, the Aerospace Medical Certification Division … Read More
Synopsis of Medical Standards, AME Guide
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Certificate Class Pilot Type |
First-Class
Airline Transport |
Second-Class
Commercial |
Third-Class
Private |
| DISTANT VISION | 20/20 or better in each eye separately, with or without correction. | 20/40 or better in each eye separately, with or without correction. | |
| NEAR VISION | 20/40 or better in each eye separately | ||
