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Pre-Flight
I have sleep apnea and for the last 6 months have completed (I hope) all of the stated requirements the FAA has determined necessary to once again have the medical authorization to fly. The documentation has been received by the FAA and now I am in a holding pattern while my situation is evaluated.
I looked on the AOPA site and under Sleep Apnea and their blurb indicated that if the patients condition improves (mine has) and no longer requires certain medications that a special issuance can be given.
What is a special issuance? Does this come with tighter restrictions than a clean medical? Who is eligible to issue one? As I am older than 40 I realize a 3d class is good only for two years. Does the Special issuance reduce that time frams even more? I have had the privilege to discuss my situation with Doctor Bruce, but at the time we communicated, I was not aware of a special issuance.
I looked on the AOPA site and under Sleep Apnea and their blurb indicated that if the patients condition improves (mine has) and no longer requires certain medications that a special issuance can be given.
What is a special issuance? Does this come with tighter restrictions than a clean medical? Who is eligible to issue one? As I am older than 40 I realize a 3d class is good only for two years. Does the Special issuance reduce that time frams even more? I have had the privilege to discuss my situation with Doctor Bruce, but at the time we communicated, I was not aware of a special issuance.