poadeleted20
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Someone I know has backed himself into a medical corner with the FAA. He developed a medical issue which is disqualifying. He promptly reported that to the FAA, and quickly received back a letter directing him to return his medical certificate ("surrender for cancellation") within 14 days or face an enforcement action.
Ouch.
Had he contacted me first, I would have told him, "Don’t report anything yet!" All he was legally required to do was self-ground while he researched the issue (http://www.aeromedicaldoc.com is probably your best first stop for that). By reporting it immediately and getting that letter back, he has lost the drivers license/Sport Pilot option if he later chooses not to pursue the full FAA medical certification process.
If you have a medical problem, just don’t fly, and get your ducks all in a row before notifying the FAA. The only time you have to report a medical issue to them is when you apply for a medical certificate, or if you know you have a normally-grounding condition but want to fly anyway.
PS: I'm strictly talking medical issues here -- the 61.15 requirements for reporting a "motor vehicle action" are not a medical issue, and there is a definite time limit on that reporting.
Ouch.
Had he contacted me first, I would have told him, "Don’t report anything yet!" All he was legally required to do was self-ground while he researched the issue (http://www.aeromedicaldoc.com is probably your best first stop for that). By reporting it immediately and getting that letter back, he has lost the drivers license/Sport Pilot option if he later chooses not to pursue the full FAA medical certification process.
If you have a medical problem, just don’t fly, and get your ducks all in a row before notifying the FAA. The only time you have to report a medical issue to them is when you apply for a medical certificate, or if you know you have a normally-grounding condition but want to fly anyway.
PS: I'm strictly talking medical issues here -- the 61.15 requirements for reporting a "motor vehicle action" are not a medical issue, and there is a definite time limit on that reporting.
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