ACP366 Your Medical Has Been Deferred Now What

ACP367 Your Medical Has Been Deferred Now What?
Has your medical been deferred or do you fear having a deferral? Well, fret no more. Today I have with me aviation attorney Chris Pezalla to discuss deferrals and how to navigate your way through the FAA process of successfully obtaining your medical.
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Talking Points:
-Is your AME the only person reviewing your FAA medical application
-I was told that it is being deferred, does that mean I was denied?
-What happens next?
-FAA may simply approve the application
-FAA may request more information
-FAA may deny the application - can reapply at anytime
-Does a deferral hurt my application?
-Could a deferral actually be good?
-1) Want to know before paying for flight training
-2) Avoid revocation by FAA legal
Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored www.aviatorsclinic.com Flight Medicine for pilots by pilots. Use the Coupon Code AviatorsClinic to get a free scholarship guide.
Whether a student pilot is preparing to solo or a veteran crop duster, their goal is to get you into the air and keep you flying. Aviators Clinic understands how nerve-racking doctor's exams can be. Their goal is to make the process as easy and painless as possible.
The Aviators Clinic provides FAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight physicals and BasicMed exams. For those with color vision issues, they have an Optec 900, an FAA-approved alternative color vision test. Flight physicals are free of charge for student pilots 17 years old and younger.
Aviators Clinic has two convenient locations in Naples and Pompano Beach, Florida. Book your appointment today at www.aviatorsclinic.com/
Get a free scholarship guide at:
www.aviationcareerspodcast.com...
And use the coupon code AviatorsClinic

[@cwsosby]

Have already been told during a consultation my 3rd class will be deferred to the FAA for a few OWI’s 20 years ago. Can’t wait 😮

[@112doc]

The most common reason for a denial is failure to provide to FAA the requested information. THE AME guide is online and calling your regional office to speak with a program analyst is very helpful. A good AME is worth their fee. Be prepared to pay for extra time spent reviewing your information. Chiseling your AME on price to review your file is not productive- do you use the discount A & P expecting good work?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

I agree that it is important to choose a good AME for your career. Some are outstanding when it comes to helping you navigate the process of medical approval. Thanks for the feedback.

[@alpenglow1235]

I paid $450 for a 1st Class. I was told Special Issuance could take somewhere around 6 months. Of course, a first class certificate is only good for 6 months. What did $450 buy me? FAA scam!

[@Patelivision]

Another great podcast. I have a kidney transplant and wanted to become an airline pilot. Having a friend who is a pilot for a major and has a transplant, i was able to get great advice to get all of my paperwork together. It took nearly 6 months but I finally got my first class medical

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Awesome! I am glad you where able to get your first class medical and follow your dream. My hope is this video will help others do the same.

[@runskihikeclimb4]

Hey Patelivision… I had a kidney transplant back in 2008 and I’m now on 3 months waiting for my medical. I need help… any suggestions?

[@Patelivision]

@@runskihikeclimb4 if you've already submitted the paperwork and the faa hasn't asked for anything else you can't really do anything except wait. The help i got from a friend was about what paperwork i probably needed before i submitted anything

[@Wrensspeedshop]

I thought that the VA was inefficient and didn’t do their jobs, that was UNTIL I dealt with the FAA. 5-6 months the for them to do nothing

[@bradypentecostjr7908]

Same boat man. On my 5th month now and am still left in the dark ready to solo . These government agencies are something else.

[@Wrensspeedshop]

Well, the really cool thing is now. They finally sent a letter about two or three weeks ago and did it necessarily deny, but told me no because of two medication‘s I’m on. The funny part is they knew about the medication five or six months ago, whenever I sent them the initial paperwork, but it took them this long to send me a letter which pisses me off to no end. it is my boggling the amount of dumb crap that goes on with these government agencies. Being prior military, I have no desire to take these medications. However, after multiple deployments, you tend to have to take them and then you get screwed like this and can’t do your solo flight training now. So now I’ve already paid for roughly 30 hours of flight time at approximately $265 an hour ($7,950), plus a $1400 headset, signed up for the AOPA ($140), which was pointless because they couldn’t do a thing for me and paid for a flight physical ($40-80 can’t remember) or whatever they wanna call it so thousands of dollars (roughly $9,570) later I’m screwed. You can go overseas and protect your country multiple times, but by God you can’t come home and fly over it.

[@Wrensspeedshop]

@@bradypentecostjr7908praying for you. Make sure to check that site everyday. Just a heads up, if you take any anxiety meds or ADD/ADHD, go ahead and be prepared for them to say NO.

[@Wrensspeedshop]

@@bradypentecostjr7908 Well, the really cool thing is now. They finally sent a letter about two or three weeks ago and did it necessarily deny, but told me no because of two medication‘s I’m on. The funny part is they knew about the medication five or six months ago, whenever I sent them the initial paperwork, but it took them this long to send me a letter which pisses me off to no end. it is my boggling the amount of dumb crap that goes on with these government agencies. Being prior military, I have no desire to take these medications. However, after multiple deployments, you tend to have to take them and then you get screwed like this and can’t do your solo flight training now. So now I’ve already paid for roughly 30 hours of flight time at approximately $265 an hour ($7,950), plus a $1400 headset, signed up for the AOPA ($140), which was pointless because they couldn’t do a thing for me and paid for a flight physical ($40-80 can’t remember) or whatever they wanna call it so thousands of dollars (roughly $9,570) later I’m screwed. You can go overseas and protect your country multiple times, but by God you can’t come home and fly over it.

[@vegasace1767]

The FAA has 60 days to respond once your medical certificate has been issued to you by your AME. I received a certified letter on day 58 stating I needed to submit all kinds of paperwork from the VA and other doctors. It’s been over a year and a half and cost over $6k in doctors fees and travel. The biggest wait has been the VA. I had to get my congressman involved just to get certain records that I submitted a FOIA request for. The biggest hurdle I can see for you is going to be the medications you are taking. I can give you the information for the doctor I went to see. She’s an expert with all things FAA and could possibly give you some options for moving forward. Just know that it’s a looong process.

[@madisonbradley4449]

I just got deferred for my 1st class medical, because I have previously been on anxiety medication. I know I have to wait for my letter from the FAA, but what type of paperwork should I get from my psychiatrist? Do I just need a note from her? Or would I need a full medical record? Thanks!

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

I would suggest working with your AME or hiring an AME consultant. Visit our resources page for links to some that we recommend. www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/resources/ If you need further career coaching we would be more than willing to help. www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

[@RP-16]

What medicated were you on? Any progress on the 1st class medical

[@tavo3233]

Any progress?

[@KamilFelker-qt3ov]

Progress?

[@madisonbradley4449]

It all worked out! I got my medical about four months after I was deferred. All I have to do now is have updates with my primary care physician basically confirming I don’t need the medication anymore and a list of my prescription history. Give all of that to my AME, probably gonna have to keep doing that for a while until my AME thinks I could “protest” for a normal medical. Also it’s a third class medical not 1st. Just a student pilot who’s still figuring everything out hahaha

[@abacojack13]

I just got deferred for my first medical application (3rd Class). The reason the AME gave me was he was unsure if Testosterone replacement therapy would effect my ability to fly. is this a valid reason for deferral or did my AME make a mistake? what should I do now? is there any thing I can do to speed up the deferral process from the FAA. as I am due to start lessons in 2 weeks, and dont want to spend the money on lessons until I have my medical..

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

It would be best to reach out to an aviation medical consultant. I suggest reaching out to the company on our resources page: www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/resources/. It is important to discuss your issue with someone who has experience helping professional pilots. If you want to discuss your career you can reach out to me at: www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/.

[@112doc]

Get a detailed clinical progress note from the treating physician manipulating your hormones and the exact prescription. Most hormone replacement is allowed. Start your lessons. You will need to fly at least ten to fifteen hours and complete ground school prior to solo.

[@rarebreed-wj3ov]

I feel there is a 100% chance I would be DENIED because I have Autism & a Bipolar mental disorder. I flew some back in the early 1990s before I knew or was diagnosed with all this. Flying is too much of an expensive hobby for me so it doesn't matter if I could pass a medical or not because it costs outside of my budget to fly period.

[@usedconn41]

Exam Date: 08/28/2023 Exam Transmittal Date: 08/28/2023 Deferred because of a traffic stop in 2009 (almost 15 years ago) when I was 22 years old where someone had less than a gram of weed on them, but it was in my car so was my fault. Admin- Certified Mail Receipt 09/17/2023 Admin- FAA Correspondence 09/17/2023 Court Documents 09/21/2009 Correspondence From Airman 09/26/2023 It is now 11/24/2023 and I still can not take my first solo which I am beyond ready for at this point. I have been told that after 5 years there wasn't even a reason for me to not walk out of that office with temp med, yet here I am still "Under Review"

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

If you need further help I would suggest your contacting an aviation attorney to help you with the process. I recommend www.strumorlaw.com . Also, if you need some help navigating your career with these issues please reach out to me for career coaching at : www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/