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Old February 17th 06, 11:36 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default adventures with FAA medical

On 16 Feb 2006 05:54:35 -0800, "Wiz" wrote:

Here is the specific protocol your AME and doctor have to follow:

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...ia/pro_htn.pdf


Crikey, we've never done any of that. (The irritating thing is that
nothing has changed since I first began flying. Indeed, my blood
pressure is lower now than it was then, since I am taking a different
-- FAA approved -- med.)

When I got my last medical in 2002, the FAA sent me a letter
specifying that I must have a serum potassium reading in addition to
the usual stuff (three BP readings etc), all of which was duly
provided.

If I'd known this would backfire, I'd have skipped the dang thang and
gone to a Sport Pilot ticket.

Thanks to all who responded.


-- all the best, Dan Ford

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