Neuropsychology helps us understand how our brains think and act.
The FAA keeps tabs on your brain with strict guidelines that ensure seamless flights through our skies.
Unfortunately, you break any of them, and you won’t be able to fly ever again.… READ MORE
The FAA is the guardians of the sky.
Their high standards with brain health can keep you grounded for a long time.
They have neurologists on board as advisors to help them identify cognitive issues of pilots.… READ MORE
As unfair as it sounds, it can get a lot more difficult to get a medical certification with the FAA if you’re a veteran.
Why?
Because you’re fighting on two fronts.
Not only do you need to get past the FAA’s regulations, but the VA stands in your way just as much.… READ MORE
The FAA exists to ensure public safety.
This is why they always have their eyes and ears wide open.
Their strict rules and regulations can make even the perfect pilot go crazy.
As a pilot, if you break any of their rules, you can say goodbye to your license and your ability to fly.… READ MORE
Learning how to fly was probably easier compared to dealing with the FAA.
It’s frustrating to spend years in school for flying and then not be able to fly due to medical certification issues.
But here’s the good news…
Not all pilots have to go through the whole process of getting a traditional medical certificate.… READ MORE
SSRIs are an antidepressant. If you are just an average person taking it, no one seems to care.
But, if you are a pilot and trying to fly, sirens start shouting at the FAA offices. Because the FAA considers this a “serious” medical condition, and it has impacted many pilots’ ability to fly.… READ MORE
The FAA is one of the largest government agencies in the United States. And, as you are aware, anything associated with the government moves at a snail-like speed.
Which means…
Your review can take as long as 6 months—and that’s if you are lucky enough to understand their complicated process.… READ MORE
The FAA and the AME work together to make sure they catch pilots with different conditions and a common one is sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea raises red flags. It can impact the pilot’s ability to fly and can lead to other health issues, according to the FAA.… READ MORE
As if having Diabetes isn’t difficult on its own. You must watch your diet, take insulin, and live a healthy lifestyle.
Then, you’re a pilot and must deal with the laundry list of the FAA requirements – even if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.… READ MORE
In today’s world, everyone seems to be an expert.
Advice seems to be free, and you can get it just about anywhere – including Reddit.
The “Reddit” effect causes you to believe that your situation is the same as everyone else’s when dealing with the FAA.… READ MORE
