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So my SI is under HIMS and I have to see my AME every 6 months for him to re-issue me. Does that mean I will have to fill out medexpress again? Or will I need to submit any medical records directly to him?

Ok - this would seem to me be a conflict but I am curious anyway. A friend of mine is thinking about getting his PPL but admitted to me that he suffers from altitude sickness whenever he goes above 5K MSL. He recently asked his doctor about it who Rx'd him Diamox that is supposed to...

Anyone have any insight into the implications on a medical for getting one of these infusions? I know they have an EUA, but does this complicate things for an airmen holding a medical?

Serious Topic - jokes aside - are there any pitfalls to seeking treatment for ED in regards to a pilots medical?

There is a lot of chatter out there that this UND student crash was a suicide and that people of interest have taken notice to finding the root cause. Curious what people who have been around here a long time think this will do to the HIMS program? Apparently there is a meeting being held with...

This is really a two-part question, but I was wondering what does it say in the Airmen Registry once you get your SI? How about if your SI is a HIMS SI? Also - what happens when your SI is finally approved, does the FAA mail you the cert or do you need to go see your AME? Thanks!

Someone recently mentioned to me that there are appx 400 pilots flying that are in the HIMS program. To me that sounds like a small number compared to the "thousands" that apply for their medical through the program. Can anyone vouch for that number? I'd be curious how many start in HIMS, try...

The FAA recently posted a post, on their Instagram account, related to mental health. Go to the FAA's official account to read the comments for some light entertainment. FYI - You need an account to see all the comments. A link directly to the post is below in one of the comments.

So, I've been calling OKC about every two weeks trying to get a status update on my file and for the first time, the gent on the phone said something along the lines of, "Hmm what's your call back number and email address, I'm going to have someone look into this. I would call back in a week. We...

Hello - does anyone have a pulse for how long it currently takes for an SI to be issued? Thanks!