AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2024 - 110

TIPS FROM PIC
Preflight medical
planning
BY GARY CRUMP
L IKE CONDUCT ING A thorough inspection
of the airplane before engine start,
preparing for a periodic visit to an aviation
medical examiner requires some
thoughtful preparation, too. This is true
for first-time applicants for a medical
certificate as well as seasoned pilots,
and especially important for pilots
who may have medical issues that have
cropped up since the previous medical.
Completing the online MedXpress
medical application is an important first
step. It's a legal document, and the FAA
expects accurate responses for each
item requested. Don't underestimate the
complexity of the application. Read the
guidance instructions carefully for each
item and section and understand that
any new " yes " response may and probably
will require some type of supporting
documentation; the amount will depend
on what you're disclosing and how complicated
the medical history is.
Finding an AME is not a difficult task,
but finding the right AME can make a difference
in how well your medical exam
experience turns out. Not all AMEs are
created equal. Word of mouth is a good
way to identify an AME who will provide
good counsel and work with you
to " grease the skids " if your application
requires additional evaluation.
If your application is deferred and
the medical isn't issued to you at the
time of the exam, you will receive a letter
from the FAA requesting additional
information required to decide your eligibility
for certification. Make copies for
yourself of all information you send to
the FAA. Records do get misplaced, so
have a backup of everything you send in.
Finally, be patient. The medical
review process is slow, and case reviews
for deferred applications may take
months before you get a response. Call
the AOPA Pilot Information Center at
800-872-2672 for help before submitting
your application. Gary Crump is
a director of medical certification for the
AOPA Pilot Information Center.
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