I think that these days, a consultation with a good HIMS AME is pretty much essential.
The arrest does not count as the "action" per FAA.
There are two completely different issues, so maybe this need clarification. The 61.15 report is not a medical report and a first incident is not likely to result in pilot certificate action.
And @danek123 , certainly you've gone through all this internally and don't need to hear again on a message board, but... .15% for an 180lb man is what, 7 drinks in about an hour? And as a pilot you are supposed to be familiar with the decision making process? How many times have you driven this way but were not caught?
You are correct. The "arrest" itself is not a motor vehicle action." But the even temporary administrative suspension of driving privileges that typically accompanies the arrest is.
Well, one big problem is what happens if you fail to make the report (even once).
If there was no action (i.e. suspension) on the airman's driver's license prior to the conviction, the 60 day report clock did not start until the conviction occurred. This has already been stated.
I never inferred otherwise. You need to read back through the posts I was replying to. I was commenting on midlifeflyer's comments about the relative severity. What the FAA does to you on your medical or even in response to the 61.15 report is nothing compared to what happens when they catch that you failed to make the report when required.
Hello, I met with a HIMs AME after receiving letter requesting evaluation. My bac was .13 and it was my first and only offense. Alcohol only involved. Do you for see them requiring the psychiatrist eval? Really hoping not as I have heard they are quite costly. The FAA has had all required docs since July.
That is not necessarily true. BAC <0.15 one time proven there are no others, single offence in the recent <<5 year history, neg FBI search, neg Crim. Bkgrnd search, HIMS AME reads his personal statement, interviews (and I do some spot testing) and evaluates according to part 67 defintions, and make the case and issues and be upheld. But you gotta get it right , look at block "C" n the disposition table.
Forgot to mention, offense occurred 2 plus years ago. So, within that section on disposition table.
I did not blow but went to hospital and did blood, which resulted in .13. It occurred in Wisconsin so it was considered an OWI which for first time in the state is civil traffic infraction.
Understood. Going for first class. I was close to finishing commercial requirements when this all began. Yes shutdown has delayed FAA sending AME my medical file. Release form has been in their possession since sept 18 and they told me still haven’t received because of the shutdown.
It’s pretty close, I’d have to review report. I was under impression bac rises within few hours after last drink so I thought it would have been lower if drawn immediately. Hope that aspect doesn’t impact further but out of my control now. fingers crossed monitoring thru AME is sufficient.
Just looked.. hour and 10 min apart
I did. He’s the one that recommended monitoring period to show FAA that I’ve been sober.
I have to know what is your story and how long you waited. In the same situation but they keep loosing my paperwork and your bac was almost twice as much.
It took me 12 months, but I was approved for my first class medical with no restrictions.