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FAA Flight Physicals

The FAA's goal and that of Dr. Edwards is to certify medically every person who wants to fly an airplane as long as they qualify within the guidelines set by the FAA medical division so that the safety of the pilot and the public is enhanced. Dr. Edwards is a senior aviation medical examiner which qualifies him to perform evaluations and medical certifications under the auspices of the FAA medical division for class I, II and III pilots which includes private pilots, pilots with commercial rating and airline transport pilots. You can find more information about FAA medical examinations at http://www1.faa.gov/licenses/medicalexams.cfm

We enjoy working with pilots and it is our intention to expedite your FAA medical examination. Please call for appointment at 512-327-4886 in order that we might serve you.

To make your experience in our office much better we have provided a checklist to follow prior and during your examination appointment.

1. Do not forget your eyeglasses.
2. Make sure you have a current eye exam and glasses, especially if your near/far vision has changed.
3. Bring your Special Issuance letter from the FAA with you to the exam.
4. If you have s Special Issuance medical, mail in all necessary medical information requested by the FAA by required date.
5. Bring all medical information outlined in your Special Issuance letter.
6. Do not forget to tell your AME if you have one of the 15 disqualifying conditions: diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications; angina pectoris; coronary
   heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that is symptomatic or clinically
   significant; myocardial infarction, cardiac valve replacement; permanent cardiac
   pacemaker; heart replacement; psychosis; bipolar disorder; personality disorder
   that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts; substance
   dependence; substance abuse; epilepsy; disturbance of consciousness without a
   satisfactory explanation of the cause; and transient loss of nervous system function(s)
   without a satisfactory explanation of the cause.
7. Bring all required medical records from your personal physician regarding any
   chronic medical condition. (Examples: hypertension and asthma)
8. See your personal physician for evaluation and treatment prior to medical exam
   if you have borderline high blood pressure.
9. Avoid coffee, decongestants, cigarettes, or any other stimulants prior to your exam.
   These all may raise your blood pressure. Arrive early to your appointment and relax
   before your examination.
10. If you have a family history of diabetes mellitus (or other familial diseases), you
    need to have periodic checks with your personal physician prior to medical exam.
11. If you have a family history of diabetes mellitus, avoid large amounts of sugar prior
    to the exam. Urinalysis will show positive sugar if large amounts are consumed prior to exam.
12. Mark on question 17a. (under Medications) if you are taking a prohibited medication on a regular basis.
13. Do not forget your SODA (statement of Demonstrated Ability; e.g., color vision defect).