Ghery
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Ghery Pettit
Flight physical yesterday. Walked out with a new 3rd class. Valid for 1 year.
A few interesting things at the AME's office.
1. My prostate cancer SI is history. It will be 5 years since the surgery this coming July and the AME was surprised I hadn't already gotten a letter from the FAA saying no need for it anymore. As he had to call the good folks at the northwest regional office about item 2 below he brought this up. They seem to be following prostate cancer for only 2 years now. No more SI, just make sure to report any future changes in status.
2. That kidney stone last summer is not an issue with the clear KUBs, but it now is the cause of annual issuances for my medical. Next year I'll need another letter from the urologist saying all is well, send the letter up to Renton and I'll get a new medical for a year. See the AME every 2 years.
3. Are you still carrying your SI letter with your medical? You don't need to anymore. The lawyers pointed out that requiring you to carry it is a violation of HIPAA. All you need to carry anymore is your medical. Put the letter in your files.
It was a pleasant hour. Of course, he's now learning to fly and is a member of our flying club, so the discussions weren't purely aeromedical.
Now to find some time to go fly.
A few interesting things at the AME's office.
1. My prostate cancer SI is history. It will be 5 years since the surgery this coming July and the AME was surprised I hadn't already gotten a letter from the FAA saying no need for it anymore. As he had to call the good folks at the northwest regional office about item 2 below he brought this up. They seem to be following prostate cancer for only 2 years now. No more SI, just make sure to report any future changes in status.
2. That kidney stone last summer is not an issue with the clear KUBs, but it now is the cause of annual issuances for my medical. Next year I'll need another letter from the urologist saying all is well, send the letter up to Renton and I'll get a new medical for a year. See the AME every 2 years.
3. Are you still carrying your SI letter with your medical? You don't need to anymore. The lawyers pointed out that requiring you to carry it is a violation of HIPAA. All you need to carry anymore is your medical. Put the letter in your files.
It was a pleasant hour. Of course, he's now learning to fly and is a member of our flying club, so the discussions weren't purely aeromedical.
Now to find some time to go fly.