Finally got my medical back!

[Paul Tomblin]

I just talked to FAA Aeromedical, and while it's been in review since
about September 10th, they finally granted my medical. I can't tell you
how relieved I am to be a pilot again.

You can read all about it at
http://slashdot.org/~ptomblin/journal/44665
http://slashdot.org/~ptomblin/journal/45638
http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000127.html
http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000219.html
http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000222.html


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[Jim]

Congrats!!! and Merry Merry Christmas!!
--
Jim Burns III

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"Paul Tomblin" > wrote in message
...
> I just talked to FAA Aeromedical, and while it's been in review since
> about September 10th, they finally granted my medical. I can't tell you
> how relieved I am to be a pilot again.
>
> You can read all about it at
> http://slashdot.org/~ptomblin/journal/44665
> http://slashdot.org/~ptomblin/journal/45638
> http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000127.html
> http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000219.html
> http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000222.html
>
>
> --
> "The magic of usenet has never been its technology; and, only in part, its
> reach. Its magic -- its power -- is based on the very real human
connections
> that form 'round its threads of conversation... the relationships that are
> kindled, flamed and, on occasion, extinguished and mourned." -deCadmus

[Henry Bibb]

Now, *that's* a Christmas present!!
Congratulations, Paul.

Henry Bibb

"Paul Tomblin" > wrote in message
...
> I just talked to FAA Aeromedical, and while it's been in review since
> about September 10th, they finally granted my medical. I can't tell you
> how relieved I am to be a pilot again.
>
> You can read all about it at
> http://slashdot.org/~ptomblin/journal/44665
> http://slashdot.org/~ptomblin/journal/45638
> http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000127.html
> http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000219.html
> http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/000222.html
>
>
> --
> "The magic of usenet has never been its technology; and, only in part, its
> reach. Its magic -- its power -- is based on the very real human
connections
> that form 'round its threads of conversation... the relationships that are
> kindled, flamed and, on occasion, extinguished and mourned." -deCadmus

[Paul Tomblin]

In a previous article, "Jim" > said:
>Congrats!!! and Merry Merry Christmas!!

It certainly is. I called on Monday, and when the woman who answered the
phone said it was still under review, I said "oh, I was hoping to do some
flying over Christmas" and she said "Call back on Wednesday". I wonder if
she gave the reviewer a prod to get it done by Christmas. If so, I'm
grateful, but kind of wishing she could have given him/her that prod when
I called in October, or November.



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"The magic of usenet has never been its technology; and, only in part, its
reach. Its magic -- its power -- is based on the very real human connections
that form 'round its threads of conversation... the relationships that are
kindled, flamed and, on occasion, extinguished and mourned." -deCadmus

[Jack Allison]

Yes, quite a nice Christmas present for you Paul. Glad to hear it. Now, I
hope you get some decent weather to go out and fly.

--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

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[Mike Rapoport]

"Paul Tomblin" > wrote in message
...
> In a previous article, "Jim" > said:
> >Congrats!!! and Merry Merry Christmas!!
>
> It certainly is. I called on Monday, and when the woman who answered the
> phone said it was still under review, I said "oh, I was hoping to do some
> flying over Christmas" and she said "Call back on Wednesday". I wonder if
> she gave the reviewer a prod to get it done by Christmas. If so, I'm
> grateful, but kind of wishing she could have given him/her that prod when
> I called in October, or November.
>
>
I've always wondered why these things take so long. It would seem the
either one qualifies for a medical or one does not. Why did it take so
long? Were they waiting to see if you would survive until Christmas?

Mike
MU-2

[Paul Tomblin]

In a previous article, "Mike Rapoport" > said:
>I've always wondered why these things take so long. It would seem the
>either one qualifies for a medical or one does not. Why did it take so
>long? Were they waiting to see if you would survive until Christmas?

God only knows. I wrote all about what it looked like from my side of the
conversation in those blog entries I referenced earlier. But I assumed
back in late August-early September that it would take a doctor to look at
the lab tests and say exactly what my family doctor said, which is that
the a1c result shows that there is no longer even the slightest hint that
I had blood sugar problems at one time, and sign it. Total time expended?
About 5 minutes. But such was not to be.


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"The magic of usenet has never been its technology; and, only in part, its
reach. Its magic -- its power -- is based on the very real human connections
that form 'round its threads of conversation... the relationships that are
kindled, flamed and, on occasion, extinguished and mourned." -deCadmus

[Jay Honeck]

> I just talked to FAA Aeromedical, and while it's been in review since
> about September 10th, they finally granted my medical. I can't tell you
> how relieved I am to be a pilot again.

Congrats, Paul!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Dylan Smith]

In article >, Paul Tomblin wrote:
> http://slashdot.org/~ptomblin/journal/44665

Hey, a fellow Slashdotter :-)

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