3rd Class Medical - Jump Through Hoops?

He gave me 2 weeks to submit medical information to him, it appears,
to be included in my application. Maybe he's doing me a favor by
covering the bases that the FAA might wish to have additional
information on. That might actually save me time in the end.

"GEG" wrote in message
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He gave me 2 weeks to submit medical information to him, it appears,
to be included in my application. Maybe he's doing me a favor by
covering the bases that the FAA might wish to have additional information
on. That might actually save me time in the end.

Yes, that might explain it. I don't really know whether the FAA actually
gives him that much discretion, but yes...if he's willing to perform that
filtering process, it certainly could save you some time, if it avoids
having you wait on an application deferred to Oklahoma City.

Pete

I would say that is exactly what he is doing. If it comes to the FAA with
all the i's dotted and the t's crossed so that they have a form with the
correct entry for every blank on their computer screen it will go right
through without a problem. If they have a blank that doesn't have the
information in the paperwork then the application goes into the "in box" on
someones desk and they write a letter to you asking for the additional
information. Then you get the information and send it to them and they
can't find your application because it isn't filed, it is in someone's inbox
and they went on vacation yesterday.

Seriously, the FAA tries hard, but they can only work with the information
that was sent them. A good AME, if there is ANY possible question, will
help you word the description of the problem to avoid tripping alarms
needlessly and help you make sure that all of the information they will
want if together and in the package when it goes in.

I had a medical condition that required a decision from on high a few years
ago. My AME helped me get all of the medical information and statements
from my doctors together and then routed the application to the right
office. He got it in, through, and cleared with no restrictions on my
medical in three days!

Highflyer
Highflight Aviation Services
Pinckneyville Airport ( PJY )

"GEG" wrote in message
...
He gave me 2 weeks to submit medical information to him, it appears,
to be included in my application. Maybe he's doing me a favor by
covering the bases that the FAA might wish to have additional information
on. That might actually save me time in the end.