“These updates represent a positive step forward for the aviation community, providing pilots with more flexibility in maintaining their physical and mental health and reducing the barriers to maintaining their aviation medical certifications,” noted Larsen. “This could be a great opportunity for anyone who is considering treatment to make meaningful decisions that improve their health,” he added.“Read the FAA’s updates, use the newly updated industry resource that assists pilots in pre-flighting their medical exams, and talk with your AME to make an informed decision.” call with AMEs, FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrop noted that backlogs since Jan. 1 have been reduced 50% and the number of cases waiting to be considered is down 99%. She also encouraged pilots to preflight their medical exams, thoroughly preparing for a medical certification, similarly to how pilots would prepare for an aircraft check ride. This approach, she added, offers the best chance that your AME can either issue a certificate at the completion of the exam or allow the FAA to issue a special issuance medical on their first review. 16 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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