3rd Class Medical - Jump Through Hoops?

Yes - I'm a member.
I'll look into it.
I read through it, but I don't see anything
about dealing with this.
I looked at their (AOPA) medication site and didn't expect this.

What can they do.
I'm telling the truth - that's rule #1, right?

Thanks,

Gary

Dave Butler wrote:
GEG wrote:

I'm a student pilot. I went for my first medical today.
There were 3 issues.


I don't know the answers to your specific questions, but I have a
suggestion:

If you're not a member of AOPA, join. Actually, I'm not sure pre-solo
students are eligible to join... Anyway, get to the aopa web site and
read through all the stuff in the medical section. The medical section
is in the members-only section, so either join AOPA or borrow a member's
user id. Maybe your instructor is a member and will help you get access
to the info. There's a lot of good information there about getting
through the medical process.

Good luck.

DGB

I think an AME that starts an exam has only a couple of weeks before
mandatory submission of his findings, yea or nay - completed or not.
The forms are numbered.

Remember that an AME is not supposed to be acting as your advocate,
rather you are hiring him just like any other FAA designated examiner
to check you.

There are two levels of AMEs. The Senior ones are given more
discretion by the FAA. Maybe this guy is a junior one trying to keep
his nose clean?

Even after the AME sends in his report, the FAA still has 60 days to
limit, revoke, or put additional conditions on whatever he may have
granted.

AOPA is good but not infallible. I'm sure anyone can join though & I'd
recommend it.

That's as I understand it. Been there many times.

GEG wrote:
Yes - I'm a member.
I'll look into it.
I read through it, but I don't see anything
about dealing with this.
I looked at their (AOPA) medication site and didn't expect this.

OK, then call or email them and ask them for specific advice. That's what your
membership dues pay for. Good luck.

Dave

"GEG" wrote in message
...

I looked at their (AOPA) medication site and didn't expect this.

What can they do.
I'm telling the truth - that's rule #1, right?


No, rule #1 is to cover your ass. That means not lying. There's a difference
between answering questions dishonestly and presenting your particulars in
the best possible light. AOPA can help you figure out where that line is. It
is worth the membership price for the medical advice alone, I've used them
several times and it has saved me money and headaches.

-cwk.