So this past year I was granted a SODA after an issue arose with my visual fields. It's now been nearly 1 year and I would like to renew my 1st class medical. Going over the paperwork I have it says that in addition to the normal exam I will need to
"At least 60 days prior to the expiration of your medical certificate, you are required to obtain the following: A current eye evaluation in accordance with the enclosed specifications. FAA form 8500-7 should be completed by your eye physician legibly and in its entirety"
I was hoping someone could help clarify, they say "60 days prior". Is the intent to have the 8500-7 filled out WITHIN 60 days of my medical exam...or does is specifically need to be 60 days prior to the medical exam? If the later is true, why?
"At least 60 days prior to the expiration of your medical certificate, you are required to obtain the following: A current eye evaluation in accordance with the enclosed specifications. FAA form 8500-7 should be completed by your eye physician legibly and in its entirety"
I was hoping someone could help clarify, they say "60 days prior". Is the intent to have the 8500-7 filled out WITHIN 60 days of my medical exam...or does is specifically need to be 60 days prior to the medical exam? If the later is true, why?