AME in NE PA?

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Hi all,

Looking for some recommendations for a pilot friendly AME in NE PA (AVP area) that can do a first class medical for a new pilot?

Thank you!
 
Do you believe there are pilot adverse AMEs? You submit your health history, present for a physical examination, and the AME uses FAA standards to make a qualified or unqualified finding. No one is out to get you.
 
Clip4 said:
Do you believe there are pilot adverse AMEs? You submit your health history, present for a physical examination, and the AME uses FAA standards to make a qualified or unqualified finding. No one is out to get you.
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In a simple answer, yes there are.

Just like there are DPEs to avoid, there are AMEs to avoid as well.
 
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Yes. I had one that almost grounded me, trying to see an issue that wasn't there.
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Sounds to me like he was doing his duty. The AME’s duty is not to rubber stamp approved on everyone walking through the exam room - especially for a Class I or II.
 
dachar89 said:
In a simple answer, yes there are.

Just like there are DPEs to avoid, there are AMEs to avoid as well.
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There are no DPE’s to avoid if you are a properly prepared applicant. It’s a standardized test.

Now if you aren’t a properly prepared applicant, searching for a cupcake DPE can become a fool’s errand because even the cupcake guys can’t pass everyone. Just like searching for a pilot friendly AME when your medical history is problematic.
 
Clip4 said:
Sounds to me like he was doing his duty.
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His duty was not to invent problems that were proven non-existent by the medical records I had with me.

He even added his imaginarry issues to the notes he submitted to the FAA, with the comment of "we'll see what they say about it".

Clip4 said:
Just like searching for a pilot friendly AME when your medical history is problematic.
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Well, since there are unfriendly ones willing to invent issues for people without problematic medical histories, you can't blame people for trying to find friendly AMEs.
 
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dachar89 said:
In a simple answer, yes there are.

Just like there are DPEs to avoid, there are AMEs to avoid as well.
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There's a significant amount of discretion given to AMEs. And plenty of room for an AME to have "concerns" or not. That should be evident from reading the AME guide. And then there are AMEs who demand more than the FAA requires.
 
Clip4 said:
There are no DPE’s to avoid if you are a properly prepared applicant. It’s a standardized test.

Now if you aren’t a properly prepared applicant, searching for a cupcake DPE can become a fool’s errand because even the cupcake guys can’t pass everyone. Just like searching for a pilot friendly AME when your medical history is problematic.
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Ok. Right. In a perfect world I’d agree with you.

But we live in a world with humans, some of which have egos and some of those humans can have an axe to grind.

No one said anything about problematic medical history.

Thanks for your input.
 
dachar89 said:
Hi all,

Looking for some recommendations for a pilot friendly AME in NE PA (AVP area) that can do a first class medical for a new pilot?

Thank you!
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It's not uncommon to travel for a good AME. You could expand your area beyond NE PA. I'd ask your fellow students who have successfully gotten their 1st class, maybe your flight school, etc.
 
dachar89 said:
Ok. Right. In a perfect world I’d agree with you.

But we live in a world with humans, some of which have egos and some of those humans can have an axe to grind.

No one said anything about problematic medical history.

Thanks for your input.
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An exam for a medical certificate is about as straight forward as you can get and an AME is under zero FAA expectation to fail or defer a given percentage of applicants. Exactly what ax do you think an AME has to grind?
 
WDD said:
It's not uncommon to travel for a good AME. You could expand your area beyond NE PA. I'd ask your fellow students who have successfully gotten their 1st class, maybe your flight school, etc.
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I agree, if you have a medical condition requiring a special issuance.
 
Clip4 said:
I agree, if you have a medical condition requiring a special issuance.
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Of course I was referring to a non SI condition.

I understand you think there are no AMEs that can be difficult, that all AMEs are identical in how they conduct themselves.

I disagree.

But carry on, fly safe, have the last word, etc.
 
WDD said:
Of course I was referring to a non SI condition.

I understand you think there are no AMEs that can be difficult, that all AMEs are identical in how they conduct themselves.

I disagree.

But carry on, fly safe, have the last word, etc.
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Disagree all you like, but the medical standards are well established. Do you think an AME is going to issue a medical certificate when you can’t pass a color blindness test or ignore your history of ADHD because they are pilot friendly?
 
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dachar89 said:
Hi all,

Looking for some recommendations for a pilot friendly AME in NE PA (AVP area) that can do a first class medical for a new pilot?

Thank you!
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Dr. Jaditz or similar spelling in Clarks Summit. Nice guy. I’ve always used him with no issues.
 
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