First of all, I’m asking for a friend:
My friend recently had an angiogram, which resulted in a stent being implanted. AOPA told my friend that his 3rd Class Medical is no longer valid, that his Airman privileges are suspended, and provided a list of reports that his cardiologist must submit to FAA in support of a Special Issuance.
My friend’s cardiologist seems knowledgeable about the process, but my friend is concerned about the time it will take to process the information at FAA.
My friend is wondering whether going Basic Med would get him back in the air sooner. He thanks you all in advance for any insights the members might offer.
My friend recently had an angiogram, which resulted in a stent being implanted. AOPA told my friend that his 3rd Class Medical is no longer valid, that his Airman privileges are suspended, and provided a list of reports that his cardiologist must submit to FAA in support of a Special Issuance.
My friend’s cardiologist seems knowledgeable about the process, but my friend is concerned about the time it will take to process the information at FAA.
My friend is wondering whether going Basic Med would get him back in the air sooner. He thanks you all in advance for any insights the members might offer.