FAA flight physicals are required to ensure that pilots meet the guidelines set by the medical division of the FAA for the safety of the pilot and public. Dr. Edwards is a senior aviation medical examiner and qualified to perform evaluations and medical certifications for class I, II and III pilots, including private pilots, commercial rated pilots and airline transport pilots.
At the Center for Health and Healing, we want to expedite your examination. Follow these guidelines before and during your appointment:
- Remember to bring your eyeglasses
- Be sure your eye exam and glasses are current
- Bring your Special Issuance letter from the FAA
- Tell your AME if you have one of the following 15 disqualifying conditions, including diabetes mellitus that requires hypoglycemic medications, coronary heart disease that has been treated, or is symptomatic or ignificant, cardiac valve replacement, myocardial infarction, permanent cardiac pacemaker, angina pectoris, heart replacement, bipolar disorder, personality disorder that is manifested by overt acts, psychosis, substance abuse or dependence, epilepsy, disturbance of consciousness without an explanation, transient loss of nervous symptom functions without a satisfactory explanation.
- If you have borderline high blood pressure, see your physician for evaluation prior to the exam in our office.
- Bring your medical records from your doctor for chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, hypertension or other condition.
- On the day of the exam, arrive early and stay as relaxed as possible. Avoid stimulants, cigarettes, decongestants or anything else that can increase blood pressure.
- If you have a family history of diabetes mellitus, get checked by your doctor before the exam and avoid excessive sugar before the exam to avoid a positive sugar urinalysis.
- Mark question 17a under medications if you regularly take a prohibited medication.
- Don’t forget your Statement of Demonstrated Ability, or SODA
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