Recent content by Pilot99B

Are anti psychotics ever on the FAAs agenda to put on allowed list? IE Abilify class? They are sometimes used for depression and anxiety.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-allegedly-tries-storm-cockpit-alaska-airlines-flight-san-diego-dul-rcna143200 I wonder what mental disorder this student pilot suffers from?

https://www.flyingmag.com/private-pilot-allegedly-commits-suicide-by-airplane/ Sounds like we have another pilot in a mental health crisis.

I had a medical that is now expired. I likely can't qualify for another one without spending $$$ and risking possible denial, and basic med isn't an option. Sport Pilot is my route, but very difficult to find anything to rent in that category. MOSAIC will likely make it so it is easy to find...

Does anyone have a ETA for when the final rule for Mosaic with the Sport Pilot medical changes is likely to go live? I am itching to be able to more easily get into the air again.

I would say the key is what do the health insurance billing diagnosis codes say? Because that is what the FAA may be initially looking at.

I’d fire this AME in a heartbeat and definitely report them to the FAA. Lying on an FAA medical is a FELONY career ender, and comes with the unique fashion accessory of bracelets that connect (handcuffs), a complimentary up to 5 year stay in a federal hotel (prison), and a bank account robbery...

61.23 states “ Not have had his or her most recently issued medical certificate (if the person has held a medical certificate) suspended or revoked or most recent Authorization for a Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate withdrawn;” If OP surrendered medical voluntarily as he stated, he...