Medical hassle in Colombia
This may or may not be of general interest, but it got my attention.
I flew into Medellin, Colombia today - FO in a part 91 operation. They check the pilots' medical certificates on arrival which isn't unusual. I have a first class medical that I let go to second class for the last 6 months. I am in those last 6 months now, and the Federales here won't accept it. They're demanding a letter from our FAA saying my medical is good. We've got somebody in the states working on this, but what a hassle.
Apparently this demand is not unusual. The FAA knew exactly what they wanted. I don't know what happens if I don't get this letter. I guess we don't leave.
This may or may not be of general interest, but it got my attention.
I flew into Medellin, Colombia today - FO in a part 91 operation. They check the pilots' medical certificates on arrival which isn't unusual. I have a first class medical that I let go to second class for the last 6 months. I am in those last 6 months now, and the Federales here won't accept it. They're demanding a letter from our FAA saying my medical is good. We've got somebody in the states working on this, but what a hassle.
Apparently this demand is not unusual. The FAA knew exactly what they wanted. I don't know what happens if I don't get this letter. I guess we don't leave.
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