Recent update is that AOPA told me that recently they haven't been able to help with these delays, and advised me to seek help elsewhere. The FAA told me that such waiting time is normal.
The AME was only involved in the initial examination, after that, I followed the advise of the FAA letter and contacted a local HIMS doctor that referred me to the psychiatrist for the evaluation, and then sent my documents to the FAA. I asked HIMS doctor to follow up with the FAA on my behalf...
They asked for documents listed here: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/app_process/app_history/item18/v/
Hello,
I started flying with an instructor in January 2016. I went for the physical in February. My medical was deferred to the FAA for a prior DWI in New York 3 years ago. 3 weeks after my physical, I received a letter from the FAA asking to submit my DWI paperwork, including a psychiatric...