Aeromedical Discussion - How To Keep You Medical Alive & Well

About this FAASafety Wings Course

Dr. Edwards will discuss the statistics for eventual medical certification, dispelling the myth the FAA “wants to deny you because you are old.” He will also discuss the reasoning behind requirements for some medical testing - given that the aging population of pilots have a higher likelihood of aero-medically significant cardiovascular, visual and neurological diseases. This population also experiences a higher likelihood of using prescription drugs that potentially affect performance in the cockpit. Advice is given for maintaining the medical certificate and what to do when a deferral occurs.