FAA Medical

[@twest344]

The number 1 reason for not passing your initial medical (different from existing pilots who want to renew medical- usually that's due to blood pressure, diabetes, vision changes, etc) BY FAR are psych medications or diagnosis. I'm a pilot and a doctor, but not a med examiner. Student pilots often do not know about the STRICT limitations on psych meds- antidepressants, ADHD meds, lithium etc. A little knowledge goes a long way. If you can get off your antidepressant for 6 months, then you should be good to go. If you take an SSRI (prozac, zoloft, etc), which something like 30% of Americans take, you can still pass but it is a major PIA (need to see a psychiatrist who attests that you are not a suicide or homicide risk). Another thing to remember- if you NEVER get a medical, you can fly as a sport pilot. BUT, if you fail a medical, you cannot. Many people screw this up. Do some research, and IF YOU CANNOT pass a medical, don't do one, fly light sport. Also, if you are an existing pilot, and develop diabetes or some diagnosis that WILL cause you to fail your next medical, you CAN simply choose to fly as a sport pilot- don't renew your medical. BUT, if you fail your medical, you are grounded, sport pilot and all. Good luck!

[@MzeroAFlightTraining]

Thanks for sharing

[@mbekka1]

A pilot and a doctor ? The fuck 😂,, pick one man and stick with it lol

[@prowelddynamics]

You can now fly with diabetes just an fyi but have to have a automatic blood glucose tester

[@marsgal42]

The "chat" part actually serves two purposes. An informal hearing examination, and an informal examination of your mental state.

[@hoskjr3868]

Now a paid commercial pilot. However I was color deficient in the red green spectrum and had to undergo a OCVT and Medical Flight test with the FAA ASI to prove that I was good enough to recognize aviation colors and be a safe commercial pilot. It pretty much has to be a 100% pass. You get light gun signals from the tower, the ASI asks you about colors on charts and that has to be 100%, and then you do a flight test where he asks you colors of lights and buildings and cars or boats or whatever. If you miss one that is a fail. Then your medical is stamped with “Not valid for not flying or color signal control” and then obviously no one will hire you with that limitation. However I did pass and got a LOE from Oklahoma City which is good for life and whenever I go in for my medical and they say “oh lets do the color vision test with the book and the pages with the dots” I just say here is my letter from the FAA and they say “Oh, never mind your good to go for color vision” The box is checked and I am good to go. Also I applied for a first class medical. If you apply for a second class medical and have to do this....In order to get your first class medical you have to do the whole color vision testing with the FAA again and if you miss one color you will have that limitation on your medical. So if you can just go for the first class from the get go. Hope it is informative, glad to provide info!

[@MrDlfen721]

What is an LOE?

[@trevorroper8689]

If possible I'd like to have a conversation regarding this. I am also red green deficient and would like to go after my pilot's license but I don't want to waste my time if it's not possible

[@johnhoog]

@@MrDlfen721 Letter of Evidence

[@Mike-01234]

When you breathe on a mirror, does it fog over? Can you see the airplanes on the ramp (extra points if you can correctly ID your airplane 4 out of 5 times)? Can you hear an airplane engine at 20 feet? You're good to go.

[@musicmrfixit1]

I have been flying for 35 years as a private VFR pilot. I got my last class 3 medical certificate in 2005 but then sold my Cherokee and didn't fly for a while. NOW, with COVID, I can't even make an appointment with a AME for several months, and a lot of them aren't taking new patients. So, my alternative is to get a BasicMed certificate from my family MD which I can use in lieu of a class 3, until I can get an appointment. I'm 69 yrs old and have to get my meds done every 2 years, but my biggest issue is the lockdown the government is doing because of the inflated numbers of COVID cases which prevent me from getting my class 3.

[@prowelddynamics]

I have type one diabetes and passed my class 1 Wednesday but absolutely have to have a dexcom which is a automatic glucose tester

[@glenna.450]

I past my FAA Medical despite being 100% deaf in my left ear! And yes, that "was" something that I was concerned about, beforehand!! But I guess with a greatly working "right" ear, I definitely had the "right stuff!"

[@kerai9961]

Rasta Mon 😂

[@sorrym8421]

What class?

[@glenna.450]

@@sorrym8421 Believe it or not, I don't remember, other than it was the most basic Class to simply "learn to fly" and get my Private Pilot's certification. Also, I noticed I left this comment 3 years ago. Next month I'll be 63, and I just got my Atrial fibrillation fixed in October of 2020--but it "is" fixed! Still, I guess I'll have to throw my dream to the wind! I'd probably be rejected now because of the Afib, even though it's been completely corrected!

[@glenna.450]

@@kerai9961 What was so funny?

[@kerai9961]

@@glenna.450 some guy responded something funny I don’t remember tho it was 2 years ago

[@rightrudder1103]

Going for my 3rd class soon. There isn’t a prostate/testicle exam right?

[@luisdelacruz3517]

I have a dream plan to becoming a commercial pilot but I'm very spectacle and worry about getting my exam because I was born with renal kidney dysplasia where you're born with your kidneys not develop properly so I had to get a transplant from my father and it lasted me 18 years all up until 2021 and I am back on dialysis but on the edge of receiving my second transplant in the next 2 months and I would like some pointers regarding my worries of my dreams being crushed. Let alone I want to know if there is hope for me where I can break barriers if I can past the first class medical despite the medications that I have to be on on top of my condition

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

Didn’t say if there were blood work necessary or if you had to give a urine sample those sort of things

[@toneechigiovanni7658]

If I’m 5’6” and weigh 234 lbs, would that be an issue even if I’m physically fit

[@derekremington8807]

Hey guys, if you couldn't tell by my picture, I like to fall out of planes, intentionally of course :) I worked avionic repair with Navy and would like to persue piloting to fully encompass aviation. My main concern is that I have been recently diagnosed with a rare nuerology​ disease called Hereditary spastic paraplegia SPG 1. It basically affects muscles below the waist by adding spasticity (muscle tone, muscles are tense, don't fully relax). I have full control of all of my muscles and fine motor skills. I'm on a muscle relaxer with no side effects. I can't find anywhere in BasicMed or MED certification that remotely comes close to this condition. Is there a more in-depth manual the AME uses a a rule book or know who would have experience in this topic? Thanks

[@petarvasilev27]

This maybe coming a little bit late, given the fact that it's 2016 but i want to congratulate you on following your dream and making it big in life. Although i'm never going to be able to become a pilot i'm happy when i see other people reaching their goals. Have a good life, my friend.

[@darylljackson1968]

Yes or No??? Can you be a pilot if you're wearing medical eye wear????

[@ryangoodwin5195]

I was involved in a motorcycle accident 2 years ago where I suffered a concussion but remained conscious. My dr notes from the concussion specialist I saw at my last visit says all issues resolved from the concussion. Is there anything I need to worry about? My hearing, vision, and blood pressure are all top notch.

[@adnanmahmoud4614]

i took accutane and suffered from severe depression , can i pass the FAA medical ?

[@Ichibuns]

adnan mahmoud Not sure but keep in mind that if the side effects include things like headaches or sleepless, then it wont work.

[@dillonjohn3976]

I don't think that you will my dad had the same thing that you do but idk about the med but he was denied and was also denied for his allergy melds but I think he said he found a list online on what mods were not allowed somewhere

[@martinmusiet9780]

Is there any problem watching screens 2-3 hours a day

[@joae1975]

I took my 3rd class medical exam 7 weeks ago and have heard nothing back. I'm 40 years old. I had a kidney stone in 2014. I had 5 misdemeanors in 2000, which have not affected my right to own firearms or continue my profession as a pharmacist. What should I do about speeding up the process? My dr's office says I just wait for the FAA to contact me. Really? Just wait? Should I visit my local FAA office?

[@chrisolsen7624]

Welcome to the world of the bullshit FAA. It can take a long time. I had a traffic situation that involved marijuana, it took 1 year to get my medical. I also was required to see a shrink because my one time use had to be heavily evaluated. Im sure theyre looking at your misdeminors and evaluating.

[@23adammrmr]

What are all the things they did to you for the medical exam?

[@talayousef8667]

I am having my exam next week and I’m super concerned about my vision I do wear glasses since I was like in fourth grade this is like my biggest concern and I’m so nervous to go

[@rbreeze789]

nobody is talking about smoking weed - is this something that will bring my pilot process to a halt?

[@coachgv7362]

do they do that ?

[@opl500]

That would be a yes. Don't think they drug test but if you get into a runin with the FAA and they think you're on drugs, kiss your ticket goodbye. Even the limits for alcohol are quite low in the FARs, IIRC.

[@JH-lz4ky]

Yes you should consider other employment options such as grocery store bagger or if pursuing recreational activities you might prefer television viewing. Anyway hope this helps and best of luck in all your future endeavors.

[@AbdulazizAlmawash]

@@JH-lz4ky I really wonder too.. how do those people really want to become pilots with such issues... strange world.

[@Iz0pen]

Abdulaziz Almawash I don’t know, perhaps they think it’s a video game?

[@DanielDuhon]

For the history part, what do I need to include there? Any doctor visit within the last 3 years or only specific ones?

[@dannycnoble]

Thanks for the video and several off the comments. I feel better about my physical in 3 weeks. I am on no meds excpet i have a rescue inhaler i have asthma but it is not so bad i need an everyday inhaler. I could stand to lose about 50 piunds. I am 6ft6 300 pounds. Other than that i am in great physical shape. I past my DOT CDL physical 6 months ago. (I have not drove a truck in 8 yrs but i paid 5k for the school to get the cdl in 2000 so i am not letting it expire expire. LOL.

[@abseconPC]

is it similar to do T physical I have cerebral palsy in my right arm and I passed dot

[@jsmalls911]

can they check you medical history/ find out if your on any medications?

[@guero_4328]

jsmalls911 yes

[@guero_4328]

jsmalls911 well actually I’m not sure if THEY look into it, but I know you have to give your history

[@Aditya-yc5dd]

Do I need to get an ECG done for a class 1 medical?im only 19 years old

[@1975JJD]

How difficult is a special issuance to obtain if taking an approved ssri for the last 6 years?

[@scientificchannelscience5272]

I am crohns will it affect me

[@briankumpan9892]

the problem that I have had is that I go to the faa website and trying to find an AME in Amarillo without filling out the "medexpress.faa.gov" website so that I could sit down an talk to him like you said, but they won't list any doctors here that I can go to.

[@dgriffin60]

P Hickman - 806-355-8221 Dennis Canon - 655-1191 - canyon Thomas Hickman - 655-1191 - I did talk to P Hickman and his 3rd Class are $189 Hope this info helps

[@jackbulman8114]

what about a urine sample?

[@shashangya1904]

do they watch you urinate for the drug test ?

[@crooked-halo]

My understanding is they do not test for drugs. There is a UA given for a different reason (kidneys or liver? Not sure), but they don't test urine for drugs. That said, if you lie during the medical process you could get in big trouble, federal trouble, and be denied ever being able to obtain a medical & fly. If you have illicit drug, or alcohol issues, or legal problems with drugs or alcohol, you should contact a hard-to-find lawyer that deals with FAA pilot certification & medical issues before your medical.

[@zyzn626]

I was born with rheumatoid arthritis and have to get my eyes checked every year just in case I get it in my eyes, would this be a disqualification?

[@jayt2876]

What about somebody on medication for adhd should that be something to bring up at the exam....

[@stephenanderson2942]

jay t If it's ritalin then they will deny you. I had a buddy go in not knowing and failed solely because of that.

[@jakobemichel]

+Stephen Anderson So what is your friend doing about it now? Is he on a different Med. or is he off of it?

[@conradbevan2624]

Do concussions and Diabetes affect getting a ppl medical

[@joligra]

I've had 1 seizure (8 years ago) but never been diagnosed with epilepsy, and I haven't had one since. Can I qualify?

[@JH-lz4ky]

ForgetMeNot a better question might be “should you”!

[@jsmalls911]

I'm In exactly the same boat as you (It will be 9 years for me this year). I want to go far in Aviation, but it's scary knowing that the only person you could ask about this will probably screw you as soon as they find out..... Regardless, I have a drivers license and I'm going to use it to get my Sports License this summer. I'm not going to risk an AME visit for at least another 5 years (Or until I can get a stronger answer). Stay Strong man, Good Luck!!!

[@drewbaum]

I originally filed for a third class medical but have since decided to switch to a first class. Is there any different medxpress paperwork for first vs. third or can that be simply changed by my AME?

[@MzeroAFlightTraining]

Hi Drew! Please reach out to us at [e-mail] so we can address your question!

[@bsarah9626]

I have a question can i be a flight attendant if i dont have my spleen? Because next year i might have take out my spleen because of my blood problem......

[@indrajeetmahajan4691]

I wear prescription glasses. What all is included in the eyesight check?

[@driscoll79]

for the FAA, your corrected vision has to be 20/20, so see your optometrist and make sure your prescription is current!

[@gurvyn]

What must the weight be

[@lebom899]

I have IBS...would that affect the test?

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Lebo M Yes

[@kg7yts187]

I have very minor asthma? Would I be denied for it?

[@Name14days]

hey buddy? did you get your medical done ? I have it and I wanna know about it

[@dingusbingus6793]

Do they do drug tests?

[@TheKLMfokker100]

I may fail my FFA medical because my ECG test was "unormal"

[@ifp_deltax3809]

I suffer from strabismus, and I'm an aspiring pilot. I was wondering what would the steps I would need to do because of this issue.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

IFP_ Deltax I don't think you will be able to

[@1234av8tor]

I fail my medical because of a medication I was on 6ths months ago. I am perfectly fine. I just have to stay off the medication for another 6 months. It is really a pain to go through this process, because I have to submit all of my medical records to the FAA and it will take 3 months for them to process my records. If I would have waited 6 months I could have got my medical certificate when I did the medical. I wish I would have know about this earlier.

[@user-ms2lr5gj2t]

I'm a T1 diabetic I try to manage best I can the medical exam is my biggest obstacle

[@michaellawrence1531]

How did it work out? I know the FAA will accept a A1C up to 8.9%

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

1234av8tor Should I go through this before I start any flight school?

[@JH-lz4ky]

Hello yes

[@davemould8261]

Hi guys...I had a CABG 18months ago, now I am, and feel, perfectly healthy...but would I be allowed to attend flight school having had this done....cheers.

[@dukeman7595]

You had to have a healthy artery or vein harvested from your body grafted to the blocked coronary artery. The grafted artery or vein bypasses the blocked portion of the coronary artery. Did you only have the one line run? If so it's nothing more than a low grade double or triple by-pass surgery. In 6 weeks without complications you would be fit for strenuous activity. A stress test would conclusively verify this. I don't understand why you think you wouldn't be certified.

[@davemould8261]

Yes only 1 vein removed left leg, ankle to thigh for triple bypass....was informed here in U.K. that extremely unlikely that I would pass stringent medical examination & tests they would have to do before granting medical certificate, so didn’t bother following up with flight school....thanx for replying tho.

[@kevinyork7838]

had leukemia back in 05. have my class 1 medical tomorrow, wondering if it is even worth it. no medication in over 7 years. should I be concerned?

[@Funk8_4]

How'd it go?

[@jackjones3657]

Class 1 you passed? Interesting video!

[@GolfingStarsFan27]

Might be a dumb question but, could I pass a FAA Med Exam with a currently torn ACL? I won't have surgery until Sept 1st. Exam might be before that.

[@jasonbarrios9492]

Curious too

[@marhantul1220]

How much weight do you need?

[@kirylrabushka8260]

If I have vertigo can I pass

[@zohaibsiddiqui1705]

My right hand is a bit weak due to a head injury as an infant as i am unable to individually control my fingers, instead I can move them together but can still use it to perform basic tasks. Will I be able to pass the medical?

[@zohaibsiddiqui1705]

i also have von willebrand type 3

[@j.charlesdill198]

You can apply for, and usually receive, a demonstrated waiver. You will be required to perform certain tasks for the FAA, and if you can perform those tasks sufficiently, you will be granted a waiver to fly. There are some pilots with only one arm, only one leg, even no legs. Those medicals were granted by waiver. So don't give up.

[@zohaibsiddiqui1705]

j. Charles Dill thanks for your detailed answer mate. I was wondering how amputees flew 😉 but if i do get a waiver, can i fly with passengers? If so, is there a limit to how many people i can carry?

[@j.charlesdill198]

How you exercise your privileges as a pilot will be up to the issuing authority; in the U.S. that is the FAA. Everybody I have known who has been issued a waiver has been able to fly passengers. I once knew an airline pilot who was blind in one eye. Actually, I know of a second one with only one eye. Both men were able to fly heavy jets for two separate U.S. air carriers, one for TWA and one for Flying Tiger Line.

[@zohaibsiddiqui1705]

j. Charles Dill wow, i was actually looking to get a degree in aviation since thats my only focus so atleast i am sure i may actually be cut out for the job. Thanks.

[@MrTKuriakose]

I have a height of 167cm and a weight of 80 kg.. Does that matters my medical test to acquire my class 1?

[@santoshsiva8187]

tom thomas kuriakose yes you would be said to lose weight!!

[@musharrafsatkut9598]

Santosh Siva What is the minimum weight required ?

[@Advent2k2]

what about if you have a thyroid issue do. Do you have to report to the FAA examiner? and also kidney stone?

[@suzziejelagatt]

I wanna know the thyroid issue I have this problem and planning for my private licence this year. want to know it it will give me hard time on medications ?

[@abseconPC]

if you fail can you shop and find a doctor who would pass you

[@TheDuckwhoislame]

Hello, My vision is -8.5 would it be a problem obtaining Class 3 medical certificate? Thank you

[@JH-lz4ky]

force majeure That is the power of your corrective prescription lenses; I’m not an aviator but my understanding is that if you correct to 20/20 you’re good to go. You should ask a FAA doctor though.

[@malikrizwankhan9104]

How much is the height requirement

[@WillThePilot]

Your soo cooool! I feel so much better about my medical exam thank you so much yay!

[@killerrockin]

Do they test you for nicotein in your medical ?!

[@isac.2h]

I Am Legend nicotine*

[@garypickering7981]

I see lots of medical questions but NO RESPONSE. But we want the viewers to give us your experience???

[@FazerFox]

I'm a student pilot, and I have Ulcerative Colitis and I am on Remicade for it. Has any other pilots here delt with it? It's very concerning to me... please help

[@butterking1523]

TheGamingFox did the remicade get rid of you uc

[@Z_Co95]

What if I was prescribed adderall only through college. When I get my 1st class medical in 6-7 months I'll be off the adderall for about half a year. Will I be fine? I don't have add I just am your standard college kid

[@audreydana7254]

407 Kid did you end up getting it? What what your process like?

[@Z_Co95]

William Caswell well, I work in corporate America now so doesn’t matter anymore. Sucks I had my private and was really wanting to be a pilot but due to all of the headaches and the amount it cost to be a pilot I decided to take my talents elsewhere. (Due to this coronavirus I think I made the right choice as I would of been laid off most likely)

[@alexbailey7999]

@@Z_Co95 do you still have your class 3? how did you get around the perscription

[@Z_Co95]

@@alexbailey7999 I’m out of the game now man.. I started working at a corporate company 5 years ago and have moved up the ladder. I travel a ton for work and sometimes have slight regrets; However, I make a lot more money than I ever expected to make at this age with great benefits, work life balance and consistent schedules so I think it worked out for the best. Best of luck to you though! I do want to get back into it as a hobby.

[@farahhaneef5092]

hey ppl.....my vision is -2.75 and -3.. will dat affect me getting a class 1 medical..?? plzzz reply....i hv my medical a month later..!! 😢😢😢

[@ahmednahin6358]

farah haneef if you wear spectacles and see clearly with it you are good to go :)

[@deven1920]

please learn to spell.

[@joshuavanleeuwen6175]

Hi my eyes are both -3.50 with the smallest cillinder possible, can I get my class 1 medical in this case. If not, is lasering my eyes a good option?

[@JH-lz4ky]

Corrected vision is allowed but you must be able to speak English the international language of aviation to receive your pilots certificate

[@attacktitan09]

Can acne affect medical test plz tell.thanks

[@MrDrive4n]

crazy gamer Yes. Pilots must be attractive, unfortunately.

[@KaDaJxClonE]

Haha, not really. If you are taking super hardcore medicine like accutane or other 'testing' or high-risk drugs, you will be denied, which sucks. Finish your treatment, and then get your medical done, then enjoy your beautiful face and airplane at the same time.

[@attacktitan09]

@@MrDrive4n what a lie😂

[@Rahmanooooo]

I'm a bit over weight , and I'm scared that will cost me my Medical test , it's in a couple of days ( not I am loosing weight been loosing it for about 3 months ) so ik in the long run my weight won't be an issue but will it be in Medical aviation test ???

[@Rahmanooooo]

@William Caswell I got my first class medical , I'm currently in ground school thank God everything went well

[@fanofeverything6941]

How Much does a medical certificate cost?

[@MzeroAFlightTraining]

Thanks for watching! Most medical certificates can cost anywhere from $75-$200 depending on what class certificate.

[@fanofeverything6941]

@@MzeroAFlightTraining OK thanks for responding😊👍❤️💙

[@anthonypollard3597]

I have 20/20 vision on my right eye and 20/70 in the other can I pass?

[@gabefox529]

I'm 14 and wear glasses. Will the glasses be a problem in the eye sight exam? And am i old enough to take it yet?

[@Deebeezeep]

+Gabe Fox I would recommend you take the medical a couple of months before you start. I am not a pilot but getting ready for it. I heard from other pilot to take it so you can be ready to solo.

[@neelanjannandinasa2310]

Hey i have no medical complications, perfect eye sight, hearing, BMI normal. BUT MY WRISTS ARE VERY THIN can i pass the medical

[@gamesaim1171]

does kidney stone will effect the class1 medical test... plzz reply atleast yes or no

[@TheLucasWing]

games aim I don't see how that would make you any worse of a pilot.

[@CarlosGarcia-fb9qs]

Check out this link for kidney stone info iflyamerica.org/medical_kidney_stones.asp

[@mrtutorial57]

This shouldnt be as long as it is corrected. Hope this helped!

[@SsgtMcNasty1]

I'm perfectly healthy, yet my horrible AME sent me to review anyway. Now I have lost my shot at a college pilot program because they are taking more than 5 months to get off their worthless asses. Thanks anyway though....

[@tontonhktv2537]

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[@chadcrawford1502]

Did anyone ever understand the AIM airmen information manual. Did you know God tells you AIM for Heaven. JESUS is the best airman there ever was. Choose Him to have a perfect medical and a great flight to Heaven for ever. I used to fly and God told me this stuff. Its called a rapture Huge gusts of Wind Be Ready to FLY

[@carewithpangur]

Damn he is hot

[@crooked-halo]

They will not test a candidate for hotness, so if you're hot you'll be fine. If you're not hot it will not be a problem on your medical.

[@maryamfarooq7919]

what must be the weight?