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FAA Update The FAA will simplify the medical defferal process to eliminate the application backlog and speed up the reconsideration process. “The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is modifying the process for people applying for an Airman Medical Certificate. Pilots with incomplete examinations and paperwork will now receive an initial denial with specific guidance for reconsideration. This provides the applicant with an immediate answer, reduces wait times by eliminating the backlog of deferred medical certificates and gives clear reconsideration criteria to meet upon reapplying.” The process applies to the 5% of applicants whose medicals are deferred to the FAA.

A new bill introduced in Congress aims to digitalize pilot certificates—eliminating the need for pilots to carry physical copies of their medical and airman certificates. #aviation #privatepilot #aircraftowners #airplane #pilot #aircraft #ceo #businessaviation #aviationindustry #aircraftsales #information

Consistency is the bedrock of credibility, especially when it comes to the @FAANews and @NTSB investigations. But what happens when there are inconsistencies in aviation incident assessments? 🤔 #SafetyFirst #FlyingHigh Listen in to our discussion: https://lnkd.in/eWx5qZpq

These are exactly the steps that we should be taking. On May 29, 2024, the FAA released new guidance for Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) regarding medical certificates for those with certain mental health histories. Certain combinations of past occurrences of depression and anxiety (i.e. situational depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or postpartum depression) that have been resolved now make potential pilots eligible for a medical certificate. In order to create the safest form of aviation, it is essential that our pilots feel they exist in an environment where they can speak out on their struggles. This is the first step of hopefully many towards a future in aviation that emphasizes support in times of need. Pilots should not fear speaking out- and they should be free to receive help. Life is complicated, and pilots are human. Here's to a great start- and hope towards a better future for those in the sky. https://lnkd.in/ggr7jddc

One of the topics discussed at the EASA European Safety Conference was GNSS and its pathologies, faulty interferences and errors. The question that arises is, what is the alternative, is there a company working on a solution and whether the authorities have any plans. Meanwhile, I challenge university students and companies in the area to work towards finding an alternative for the future of the industry. #safetyfirst #vpmsafety www.vpm.aero

A new bill to digitalize pilot certificates is a great step toward modernizing aviation. It’s a smart move for convenience, security, and efficiency—pushing our industry forward. AVweb.com Federal Aviation Administration #Aviation #Innovation #FAA #BusinessAviation #CorporateAviation #PrivateJets #APilotsLifeForMe #BizAv #AviationCareers #AviationNetworking #AviationProfessionals #AircraftManagement

https://zurl.co/7fB6 - In this video, we look at how to use the Automatic Direction Finding (ADF) equipment to intercept and track radials to & from a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) 🇬🇧 🇦🇹 | https://zurl.co/VV5E 🇬🇧

True or false: Many pilots are colorblind, pilots can be certified to fly even if they have only one eye, and the FAA is about to deny more pilots than they have in previous years? As a pilot advocate for thirty-years, I have never seen more changes in certification than I see being promoted by the FAA today. Pilot Medical Solutions is a corporate sponsor of Aviation Medical Examiner training. We help pilots comply with protocols and procedures that can be completely different from one day to the next. The recent and upcoming changes in FAA medical certification are very important and will be welcomed by many pilots. Other pilots - especially new airmen with color vision issues - might be less satisfied. On January 1, 2025 pilots who have passed any FAA accepted test will no longer need to take a color vision test. New pilots will have only three computer based options. There are several caveats. The answer to the original question is “True”. It could also be "False." If you want to know more about how this or other new protocols apply to you, contact Pilot Medical Solutions at 405-787-0303 or inquire at LeftSeat.com.

Checklists in medicine just as in aviation? Sounds logical, but: there are important rules and principles, such as: extreme limitation to the very essential, clear distribution of read/answer roles, and a workplace culture that allows their use. Hear details and learn how pilots use checklists, as well as impressive data from medicine, with 747 captain Thomas Achenbach and cardiologist Ed Nicol on ESC TV Today https://lnkd.in/evE6B5bh

WASHINGTON, D.C., – Last week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act. Commercial pilots are required to carry paper copies of their original medical and airman certificates in the event inspection is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, a National Transportation Safety board representative, or federal, state or local law officials. The Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act would increase efficiency by allowing pilots to carry digital copies of these documents on electronic devices or cloud storage platforms. “Everything we do is online nowadays,” said Rep. Burchett. “I don't see a reason why our pilots should have to carry physical documents with them instead of keeping them on their phone like everything else.” https://lnkd.in/gup6d3My