cctsurf
Filing Flight Plan
Because none of the tests that the FAA is requiring for my minor atrial fib problem 2 years ago (which is now entirely cleared up) were prescribed by my doctor, they won't be covered in any way. I'm trying to figure out how and where to get the testing the FAA requires done without breaking the bank. It seems that prices for medical tests can vary widely even within the same city.
Another thing, I called the FAA medical establishment prior to taking the medical and they said that I would need only one test, a 24-hour holter monitor... The AME said the same thing, noting that because my condition is entirely cleared up, he didn't feel that I should even have to go through special issuance... Should I attempt to ask the FAA to reconsider the tests that they are requiring? If so, how do I do that? It is, of course, 4th of July weekend when I get this letter finally, so I have no recourse until at least the 5th. Do I talk to the AME? Do I call the FAA? Do I sign up for AOPA legal and medical services to help me?
Thanks in Advance!
James
Another thing, I called the FAA medical establishment prior to taking the medical and they said that I would need only one test, a 24-hour holter monitor... The AME said the same thing, noting that because my condition is entirely cleared up, he didn't feel that I should even have to go through special issuance... Should I attempt to ask the FAA to reconsider the tests that they are requiring? If so, how do I do that? It is, of course, 4th of July weekend when I get this letter finally, so I have no recourse until at least the 5th. Do I talk to the AME? Do I call the FAA? Do I sign up for AOPA legal and medical services to help me?
Thanks in Advance!
James