If you are a pilot who has lost the privilege to fly as Pilot In Command due to a medical certification issue, Pilot Medical Solutions wants to help. If you or someone you know need help to get back in the left seat, this page is for you. Anyone can comment but we definitely want […]
Pilot Medical Solutions has a color vision fitness program that is helping pilots pass color vision tests, even if they have failed the required testing in the past. While the FAA has “grandfathered” most pilots who have taken color vision testing prior to January 1st, 2025, any pilot can still be required to take the […]
FAA standards and medical requirements are constantly changing. The initial presentation of any carbohydrate metabolism disorder requires an evaluation be performed to establish eligibility for certification. This includes insulin or non-insulin dependent diabetes and the use of any hypoglycemic medication. FAA evaluations must be accomplished in compliance with specific protocols. In most cases, an FAA designated […]
COVID-19 — While the Corona Virus is still present and potential can affect FAA medical certification for pilots, it is typically not a significant aeromedical issue. In addition, the FAA has liberalized medical certification requirements along with many other standards over the last few years. Unfortunately most pilots, and some AME’s, are not always up-to-speed […]
11/25/2025 Government Shutdown Drives Surge in Private Aeromedical Consultations Although many pilots feel the impact of reduced staffing at the FAA’s medical certification offices in recent years, when there’s a full-blown official government shutdown this causes a sharp increase in calls to LeftSeat.com’s pilot help line. There are several reasons for this but one of […]
HOLD SHORT FOR MENTAL CLEARANCE Behavioral health is receiving increasing attention throughout aviation, and for good reason. A pilot’s mental fitness is just as important to flight safety as physical fitness. Most pilots are familiar with the IMSAFE checklist, but consistently and honestly evaluating their mental and emotional readiness before every flight is another […]
Many new technologies are being utilized to help diabetics. The FAA protocol for Type One Diabetics requesting unlimited Class One and Class Two FAA medical certification requires the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices. The initial presentation of any carbohydrate metabolism disorder requires an evaluation be performed to establish eligibility for FAA medical certification. Insulin […]
If you are talking with pilots the conversation usually turns to the subject of FAA medical certification and methods employed to prevent them from losing their medical certification. Every pilot who wants to continue to fly will ultimately face a medical issue which will affect their flight fitness. Remember this article when, it happens to […]
The comic conflicts in the 1980 movie Airplane were amusing but real flight crew feuds can be pernicious, even outright dangerous. It is critical that pilots and other crew members transcend petty or baited quarrels and maintain effective communication. If conflicts are a regular occurrence for a particular crew member, or the conflict is deemed […]
