Much is right there too, but that practice detracts from an otherwise good performance. Further more, if an airman lies and is in a serious accident with injuries or fatalities, his entire medical history will be examined and subsequent legal action may not be beneficial to his or her heirs. or special licenses for either of those vehicles if they are used recreationally (with the exception of a written test for air brake endorsement, if so equipped). Anyone could take the drug and get behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler, a Cat D-11, a speedboat, you get the idea. All FAA medical certificate applicants are required to acknowledge that warning before submitting their application in MedXPress. I hesitated to contact the FAA as I didnt want to deprive this man of his dream to be a pilot but the risk of harm to himself and to others was greater than His Dream so I sent a detailed letter. I will follow that up with a word of warning. I cheeted on a eye test flowen with out a incedent. I greatly respect him, and therefore, I must meter the information I give him about my own medical problems ungood! There are also considerations for appeal to the National Transportation Safety Board, but this option will be also be dependent on discontinuation of the disqualifying medication and your ability to develop an argument that the underlying diagnosis was not accurate. Are you serious? Sign up for our free email newsletter, packed with tips, tricks and news for pilots. If you have any concerns about your next FAA flight physical. He refused to take the physical his business required because his family had a history of heart trouble, he was a bit overweight, etc. This does not mean that the AME should ignore any disqualifying condition that you might have. Until recently, a new pilot who had prostate cancer 10 years ago and has no evidence of recurrence had to jump through a bunch of hoops, and might have required special issuance. The answer is that the population would not tolerate it. If the AME says that you do need to provide X, Y, and Z, get all of that together before going in to see the AME. N.C., one does not have the right to lie to the feds investigating an illegal act. One DUI is not disqualifying. Typical government bull-. The fibbing about a little issue. TO LOW TO BAIL SO HAD TO TO FLY IT DOWN . There shouldnt be different standards. The system does work though. He proceeded to read off the list and after a half dozen items to which I responded No, he said You wouldnt tell me if you had any of these, would you? Why do we have a federal bureaucracy policing such a low number of casualties? Does anyone know the statistics of how often a dead pilot at a crash is found to have prescribed medications for a condition that has not been reported on the 8500-8? I have been flying with a special issuance 3rd class physical for 15 years. Driving While Impaired (DWI) from alcohol, drugs, texting and exhaustion is obviously a serious problem and every driver self certifies, there is no evidence in the National Traffic Safety Data Base, that accidents caused by preexisting health conditions and the medications used for their treatment, is a major problem. No legal issue or problem is too small or too large for The Ison Law Firm. He went on to training pilots via simulators. If I have the big one in the seat here is what will happen: 1. good for 2 years. Skye, you may be a little over the top with your attitude but not by all that much. Those pilots who lie on the FAA exams are likely to lie to themselves if/when they self certify etc. Discussion in 'Medical Topics' started by Globalpilot, Oct 6, 2018. How about medical visits in past 3 years? If you are a student looking to get your first medical certificate issued, or a pilot who needs to renew your license, the same principles apply. Why is it ok for a diabetic to drive without checking glucose but not a pilot? I did not disclose my name or address when I created this account. It's usually the "have you ever" questions. 11-06-2013, 09:45 AM #7 ackattacker. Here is my suggestion: Expand the gross weight of light sport airplanes to something like 1800 pounds. It is irrelevant whether the union itself has anything to do with the action. John has been quoted or mentioned in major publications, including Chron, Flying Mag, and National Review. Just like the annual inspection on the aircraft, when it was signed off everything was supposed to be airworthy, what happens after that is anyones guess. It was good news. Every single pilot lied on their medical form. It sure would eliminate a lot of phone calls and digging through files for me. I disclosed everything on my original medical as a student pilot. In everyones childhood years a lot of people are diagnosed with child Asthma so come on people who is the one really lying here YOU ARE. Youre making a mistaken assumption that its never a safety issue. Last summer I went to get my 3rd class med. Question 19 speaks to visits to healthcare professionals within the last 3 years. If on this question, an applicant identifies that he or she has been to see his or her doctor for treatment of ADHD, this will likely warrant deferral. I agree that the FAA has an interest in regulating commercial pilots but anyone else should have to produce a drivers license. Find another AME. By logging into your account, you agree to our. Yes, they do. He issued my medical with a waiver. If you have a FAA medical denial for ADHD, call your aviation attorney at The Ison Law Firm for a consultation. I have a perfect driving record,clean medical history,and also a clean criminal history. Duration of Medical Certificate Pilots who are age 40 and older will still renew a third class medical every 24 months. I am hoping that they do the right thing when it comes to my health assessment. So if there is cause, e.g a call to the FAA's hotline, an investigation will occur, and these will be seen and rather quickly. There is something very wrong with a system when every one of its users hates it. Generally, first-class is designed for the airline transport pilot; second-class for the commercial pilot; and third-class for the student, recreational and private pilot. Too little or false information could park a pilot on the ground'permanently'and lead to fines and jail time if authorities detect a lie or deceit. The best advice we can give you is to visit an aviation medical examiner (AME). Taint worth messing up folks. I was an investigator for the CIA from 2001-2006 and armed security for CIA facilities for 4 years after that. Telling the truth in MedXPress is clearly the right thing to do, but that is not what this article is about. Ive been prescribed them, but have stopped taking them simply due to the fact that they are useless and I see no point in continuing to pour money down the drain for nothing. Have you asked AOPA to assist you with getting your medical back? The Aircraft Registration Branch maintains registration records on individual aircraft and serves as a repository for airworthiness documents received from FAA field offices. It can also ensure you keep flying for years to come. you disclose something that warrants further information or investigation, or something happens to you like an accident, incident, or disciplinary action which the FAA will then thoroughly investigate. Ive seen pilots successfully conquer exams and die days later (in flight). You may think you told the truth but you absolutely did not. It only came after I got out of the loop and had the hospital send the info straight to OK. You know how we all type up our medical records now, at least they think so. Make the FAA do a special issue for every single pilot in the country. If you have a new medical diagnosis, just received a letter from the FAA or have any concerns about your FAA medical certificate, let us help. You just hit a key to the problem. Yes its very rare for someone to have heart attack or neurological brain seizure in flight. By comparison, about that same number of deaths a year are caused by lightning strikes or even falling out of bed. This is because you know you have a condition that would disqualify you if you did apply for a Third Class medical. Help is only a phone call away! The FAA is able to see what medication a pilot has been subscribed because they have access to the national prescription database. You can ask the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute for statistics on fatalities in which medical conditions were either the direct cause or a contributing factor. As John and Dickie do point out, there are rules and hence bureaucracy in place to protect the masses. I can meet Class 1 if I fib. When I was active duty Air Force we had a guy pass his medical and they drop from a heart attack the next day while sitting on his couch. The other crewmembers will consult the seniority list to see how they fare after my death. Taint worth messing up folks. This is a bit off the subject of lying on the 8500-8, but it addresses another approach to not requiring a medical examination for certain types of flying. My father had passed his class 2 physical 3 weeks before having a massive heart attack and dieing at the ripe old age of 50. That would translate into 45-50 deaths a year. Even if you can disprove a legitimate history or diagnosis of ADHD (discussed further below), use of a disqualifying medication within 90 days of application will usually lead to a denial. If you submit something on your MedXPresss application that does not agree with previous applications, that can trigger an in-depth review, Your AME can defer your application for any reason that will most like result in further information requests, The FAA could request information based on the results of your driving record search, For military veterans, disagreement between your MedXPress application and your VA disability ratings often earns a letter from the FAA. Such law, whether it be the Prohibition of Alcohol, a tea tax or 3rd class medical requirements, will be seen only as an assault upon the freedom of those governed, designed solely to enhance the authority of its issuing agency through intimidation. We all know that volume of cars on the roads vs. number of planes in the air leads to have to deal with more idiots on the ground. Is the medical for safety or for what other purpose? If you qualify for an FAA medical certificate, they will issue it to you at the end of your appointment, document your exam findings, and transmit your application to the FAA. You get caught lying on a medical, they'll do a lot more than just bust your balls. So why disclose it here on an open forum? Your email address will not be published. It is so easy for those not flying professionally to prescribe stricter rules for those that do. When a government becomes oppressive, intransigent, and unreasonable, allowing no recourse beyond its edicts, eventually people react. Did you tell the FAA you snore? I am not sure whether the doctors are always correct or what specifically they are looking for to justify one pilot is medically fit while another is unfit. Or have a child die and see a counselor of any sort. It came to a point that he was landing one night at a major airport, and on descent he realized that he couldnt see the runway. A related question would be do people fly without a medical illegally? Google "Operation Safe Pilot." In a blatant violation of the privacy act of 1974 as amended, the FAA, DOT Inspector General, and SSA Inspector General, conducted an illegal database match looking for common personally identifying information (names and/or social security numbers) in the FAA medical certificate database and the SSA Title 2 and Title 16 disability databases of 45,000 Northern . Hey Guys as you know there is nothing private on the internet. I gave up on my dreams. Once everything is done and documented properly,they should issue the medical quickly. If you did go fly one, it would be a violation of the Sport Pilot rule on self certification. Still there are occasional exceptions where a commercial or airline pilot dies in the cockpit. And two complete submittals of blood tests. As a 74 year old pilot, I feel that seeing the Aviation Doc every two years is good for my health. There are two schools of thought on this issue: 'If you wanna fly, you gotta lie' versus 'honesty is always the best policy.' The FAA revised 61.53 to include under this prohibition sport pilots who use a current and valid U.S. drivers license as medical qualification.. HIPPA Law prevents them from looking at your medical history without your consent. I have informed my regular doctor to please clear with me anything they might write in my record, as it could affect my FAA medical. Due to the self-reporting nature, the chances of getting caught lying on an FAA medical arent very high. You miss the point. instead of just listening to the engine, watch the instruments that monitored the engine. I lost my career as an airline pilot (major airline) and my life spiraled out of control. This doesnt happen very often because Oklahoma City deals with up to 700,000 to one million people a year but if one does get caught then one could face some legal trouble in court. Hell no!!! On a related note, has anyone used an aeromedical service company to help obtain/renew a medical certificate? They will also review how your current application compares to the ones you have submitted in the past and your driving record. I also feel that anyone flying not-for-hire who can truthfully answer no to all the medical questions should be allowed to submit that form directly to the FAA and maintain his medical without needing to see his AME. A separate authorization request is required for each record released to any third party (physician, insurance company, employer, etc.) One may invoke Fifth Amendment rights, but not outright lie. This is likely true for those receiving social security disability benefits as well, What Happens When the FAA gets Suspicious. Since I asked to have myself tested for apnea, and found it was a problem, and now use a Constant Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) machine, FAA dogs me annually. before an incident so we know how to correct. This is one of those typical government deny-theres-a-problem attitudes that eventually comes to a head when something major and catastrophic happens. I need some advice from experienced pilots / medical professionals about a problem. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All information found on medmg.org is intended for informational and educational purposes only. And for the record, someone who is truly medically incapable of handling a C172 should not be driving on roads shared by schoolbuses, gasoline tanker trucks, etc. I am very curious. If you dont take a medication NOW, it does not need to be reported. When learning to fly originally I was not even made aware this nor the NPPL was available. But, to the uninformed, it has an appearance of diligence. If they can just rid the world of these bothersom pilots then their job will be much easier. Thats a great question, Ben. Hmm cant spell worth a darn mostly dumb fingers will that get me rejected??? I was diagnosed with PTSD from my service in the infantry Vietnam in 1968/1969 and have received counseling for it. I suffer from multiple personality disorder, but all of the voices affirm they are qualified pilots. That process will have to be repeated every year. The FAA medical certification process has at times made me feel that I was in actual hell. Because the measures necessary to achieve it would make life intolerable dull and stifling. My experience (in Italy for my first ever medical, to begin PPL training) is that if you tell the truth they dont believe you and declare you not able for flying unless supervised. In-case if you ever get into an accident the FAA/NTSB will look through all your medical history and do a thorough check on that pilot meaning they want to look at every doctor visit and all medications you have been on. The FAA is hopelessly stuck in the stone age, especially in the Aeromedical division. maybe for some people want or need to lie, I jus cant do that..ur only foolin urself..I wud feel better knowin Im ok,,by bein checked..by doc,least bp anyway..if I dont feel good to drive then I wouldnt feel good to fly either..i know first hand,retired truck driver,been there done that,also their silent killers.pays to be checked by ur own doc..have idea where u stand medically.. get off fried foods n dont smoke is a BIG HELP..when I dont lie I feel better bout it too. | site designed by. Perhaps most problematic is that these medications are disqualifying in and of themselves. A medical exam is required for a Commercial Driver License and for working on a commercial boat carrying passengers. They want to approve, not deny medicals. An applicant who knowingly misrepresents the facts and gets caught can lose his or her pilot license forever and face a fine of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. It was a more difficult process than if I had done it 20 years prior. I do not think that there is anybody who does not lie or has not lied at one time or another. Remember that most pilots who have lost their medicals because they lied are probably not around here to talk about it. SOO going by the statistic that YOU pointed outof very few incidents and the comments that have been made that alot of piolts tell little white lies to an AME to keep their medical . Mr. Diabetes can still legally fly as a sport pilot. Many pilots get away with submitting false information on their MedXPress applications. Im another one that was originally honest and regrets it. Responding to a letter from the FAA about your medical certificate almost always requires you to provide detailed notes from your treating physician(s) and other objective evidence to show you are safe to fly. As you say does nothing to hinder my ability to fly a plane in anyway, but the FAA says is not allowed, SO. have you ever once in your life had and on the other hand they are so vague. They have little to do but think up new restrictions, all under the banner of safety. Pilots that I talk to share the same dreams as I do and we all began chasing the dream at an extremely young age. Yeah that is what I have been hearing. I was shocked I never thought a medical would ever be an issue for me. One comment referenced the fact that we dont have to have a medical to operate a car or any other type of transportation vehicle. So whatever reason the FAA brings to you such as your depressed or you have ADD, they dont know what the **** theyre talking about. As a pilot for over 13 years and now an AME as of this month, I understand your concern. His response was that the FAA wanted to ascertain that I was aware of the disability and take necessary actions to overcome it, In this case to use other senses to monitor the aircrafts actions, i.e. I was so desperate to lower the volume that I installed a volume control in my own headset so I would not be blasted out of my seat. Some pilots are terrified of the FAA's power to revoke their flying privileges and, accordingly, bend or ignore the rules. Reply. Yes I can agree even thought I am a pilot right now I do want to work for the airlines one day so I will need a first class which I currently hold. What are the chances of getting caught lying on an FAA medical? Any deviation from general standards of health found would/should require a more intense examination/(s.). The airman who never was on medication for depression and certinatly never had a hospitible addmitance was now having to prove a negative. Let me repeat that, every single one, no exceptions. I have been asymptomatic for all of those years and I am on no medication. I would respect them more if they screened for problems and helped people cure them, rather than go over the hill with a knee jerk reaction. should not fly. A simple clerical error!!! I would have assumed since this person had been flying for awhile, and flying solo that they would have imposed sanctions such as the ones discussed above. The AME will then be required to report any changes to the FAA, If not, there is no need to report to the FAA. The 8500-8 of necessity must be brief and it is very difficult to get authorization to change it. Others accept what the agency is trying to do'protect everyone's best interests'and play by its less-than-perfect rules. Skye, If you have not required counselling for a few years and are not taking anti-depressants you should be good to go. After 30 years without a problem, one would think the risk of incapacitation is no greater than the general pilot population flying on a normal class III medical. They rely on that trust and the deterrence provided by the severe penalties at their disposal to preserve the integrity of the medical certification process. Having spent over 10k learning to fly I was advised at my medical I had LBBB. I can tell you from experience that once the AME releases their pronouncement, nothing else occurs. There shouldnt be different standards for flying than are for driving. The FAA medical certification process starts when you fill out an electronic application in MedXPress. What you dont want to do is lie. My admitting to counselling halted my medical. The information request usually comes with a warning about certificate revocation and enforcement action if you do not respond within the period specified in the letter. Look at that, all 4 of them had a diagnosis from the VA. More than anything, this should be pressing the FAA to adjust how they look at mental illness and flying. With the right preparation, you can navigate the process efficiently. The AME guide expands on that question to unexplained unconsciousness. The AME Guide is available to all pilots on the FAA website. Policy John has been quoted or mentioned in major publications, including Chron, Flying Mag, and National Review. If it is not recurrent, you should be able to demonstrate with help from your private treating physician that the problem no longer exists. Lets assume 10%, which is probably a high figure. At medical renewal you give a different date for same previously reported event. Period. Im just grateful to have my medical and hope to keep it however long I have to have it. Bury the third class in favor of drivers licenses, who cars come with inches of mine, go against lights, etc. Im applying for a job where they train you to be a helicopter pilot. Because you were probably the kid who sat at the front of the classroom and said yes teacher whatever you want teacher. A separate authorization request is required for each record released to any third party (physician, insurance company, employer, etc.). If youre over 40 and your first-class medical is not renewed within six calendar months, itll revert to the privileges of a second-class medical for an additional six months. Telling the truth has cost me nearly 2 years of no flying due only to a late reply by my doctor and now I am walking away from my favorite form of relaxation, anyone want to buy my plane? Logic dictates that if the medical requirement did not exist, the number of incapacitations would be somewhat higher. We have a very good AME in our area. Be careful that if you have seen your doctor and are responding yes to question 19 and your doctor diagnosed you with ADHD (or suggested that you had ADHD), you will also likely need to respond yes to question 18m. N NONE . No faxes or emails are allowed. I was just having so much fun and I didnt realize just how difficult it was going to be. Additionally, the one who was honest is punished. Thus, agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal Bureau of Identification (FBI), for example, will most likely still be able to see your expunged records. All because of a blood pressure medication I put on my 2012 medical form. and moved on to checking the no column for the rest of the page. However, if you do get caught, at best you will lose your license. Im not trying to be deceitful, but I really want to be prepared for this interview and I dont see the importance of something that wont effect flying. As a result, I had to take an EKG. That question cant be removed from the form easily, so you have the option of clicking the box labelled International or declining to provide and leaving the field blank. Its a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. Get thorough guidance on how to proceed. The whole thing is about safety but the FAA has never proven the need for the medicals, especially the third class, it was just randomly instituted one day a long time ago. PLEASE HELP After you complete your MedXPress application, you will need to schedule an FAA flight physical with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). Pilots aged 50 and older also have an intermediate visual standard measured at 32 of 20/40 or better in each eye separately. no? I was always amazed at the high volume the Captains required. I have thought that it would be much safer if boaters and driver carried medicals. I dont think its ever been a question about whether pilots lie. While the bills in Congress to eliminate the Class 3 Medical Certificate are progressing slowly, the FAA is taking steps to minimize the bureaucratic red tape involved with certain illnesses, such as prostate cancer. The SIC will pull the body out of HIS brand new seat. It sometimes gets people injured and sometimes gets people killed. I was then a County Police Officer for 21 years. Seek help, get punished? I found my regular doctor because I was looking for an AME. I fly a Cirrus, my wife knows how to pull the parachute. My first experience with an AMI was when I applied for a job with the government and was required to take a physical exam. A good AME will tell you how to jump through the hoops so that when you go for your FAA medical certificate, you have all the data needed for the FAA. When reading many aviation magazines and articles it seems likely that most accidents are a result of lack of proficiency rather than due to medical issues. Another friend had accompanied me to this testing and he sat across the table from me so that he could see the doctors actions. I can see a medical for commercial operators, just like Bus drivers, but that is all. They are soulless people that treat you as a thing, not a human person. Anyway I am long through flying now. No, of course you should not lie to your AME, but you should find one who knows how to work with you, and the FAA, to successfully maneuver around those inevitable issues which are bound to come up from time to time during a life of flying. Who would you send them to? Why? 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