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I frequently experienced barotrauma as an active skydiver. I had adult pseudo-permanent t-tubes put in in 2003. They worked AMAZINGLY! Never had any pressure issues again. I had them removed in 2022 after 19 years to solve a persistent infection that caused me frequent ear pain. The left one...

The DPE can not see or request to see anything on the CMEC. You simply provide them your BasicMed certificate like you would the medical certificate. Doesn't hurt to provide the expired medical that qualifies you for basic but that is not necessary. The certification office will review all the...

Ok, to be more clear. Can you count the XC time towards certificate requirements that require >50nm to be considered XC?

It's well known you can log XC for all time flown in a day so long as a landing was made at an airport that is straight line distance >50nm from the departure point. But what about when there were multiple legs/flights that occurred in more than one airplane? Scenario: Depart from airport A in...

The FAA will review the information you sent whenever it floats it's way to the top of the pile. You will eventually get another letter asking for more information, offer to enter HIMS with a set of requirements, OR an issued medical (if you are very very lucky). This wait time can be several...

If you receive an SI and your medical gets issued, even if only valid for 1 day, you meet the requirements for BasicMed.

I had a CFI friend that has perfect uncorrected 20/20 vision get a lens restriction added to his medical by mistake in OKC. He had to send a a letter to OKC or the regional office stating that he has never had or required to wear corrective lenses to obtain 20/20 is all distances. I'm not sure...

Dr. Mitchell Luchansky is a HIMS Psychiatrist, not a HIMS AME. You need to get a consultation with a HIMS AME before going to the psych. Additionally 5k is more than double the rate of most.

FAA neuropsychologist list https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/AeromedicalNeuropsychologistList.pdf

You get 1 extension for up to 60 days. Then it becomes a denial for failure to provide. The requested extension starts from the day the request is made. It is recommended to call OKC a few days before your deadline to maximize the extension. Another technique that could work in some situation is...

I would like to add that the nerocog is EASY! If you fail, you have deficiencies and should not be flying planes.

Ask for a 60 day extension. They've done that for me before but sometimes they'll only give you 30. Make sure to request the extension near the date of expiration as the extension starts on the day of the request. They might give you two 30 day extensions but will absolutely not give you more...

You need a letter from the police department that issued you the citation which states records are destroyed after X years, there aren't any records of the requested event.

If a medical was issued, you will see it listed here https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/Main.aspx. These records are often updated before a medical is mailed to you. Secondly, if the letter they sent is not certified, the analyst in OKC or your regional office can email it to you.

You will certainly need to get a consult from an experienced HIMS AME before ever trying to apply for a medical. They along with the FAA are the only ones that will be able to determine if you can be issued a class 1. I can tell you with confidence that you will have an expensive and lengthy...

I've had sinus surgery for airway congestion and have permanent t-tubes in my ears for equalization. Rapid decent skydiving caused water blisters on my ear drums. No pain, just annoyance of everything sounding like I'm underwater for days or weeks at a time. My AME didn't bat an eye about it. My...

Most lenders require a financed amount greater than 50k for a 20 year note with 20-30% down. That is financed amount, not purchase price. Example, purchase $62,500 with $12,500 down for 20 years. 40k would be 10 to 15 years term. Less than 25k would be 5 years.

Luminosity is a much cheaper fun and effective tool to increase performance on the Cogscreen-AE.

You submit the doctor's name, license number and exam date after completing the BasicMed online course quiz. The course submission is the only information sent to the FAA.