Medical Certification of Certain Small Aircraft Pilots; physician's statement

[GalinHdz]

Originally Posted by Charles in SC

I have always wondered if there is a picture in a medical book somewhere of a perfect anus for the doctors to go by. There must be a benchmark somewhere.

Yes there is. Just look in the encyclopedia under the term: "Politician"

[ChrisF16]

Originally Posted by RV7A Flyer

(ix) anus (not including digital examination);

I found the expanded physician's version of the checklist for this item. It directs them to:

"determine there is minimal to no cranial intrusion."

[Allan Stern]

Body scars and tattoos would be means of identification of your incinerated remains after a crash.

[RV7A Flyer]

Originally Posted by Allan Stern

Body scars and tattoos would be means of identification of your incinerated remains after a crash.

Is that the FAA's job? I always thought local Medical Examiners were responsible for that.

[JimWoo50]

I have to be examined every year to maintain my cdl. The exam is every bit as thorough as my class 3 was and includes drug test. I am hoping the FAA will recognize this fact and accept the CDL medical as a acceptable substitute for the now unneeded class 3.

And my employer pays for it.😃

[Sam Buchanan]

Originally Posted by JimWoo50

I have to be examined every year to maintain my cdl. The exam is every bit as thorough as my class 3 was and includes drug test. I am hoping the FAA will recognize this fact and accept the CDL medical as a acceptable substitute for the now unneeded class 3.

And my employer pays for it.��

I have a similar, job-related exam. I may see if the physician will complete the FAA form in the course of the transportation physical.

[JimWoo50]

It sure can't hurt to ask.

[rv8ch]

As a useless data point, in France we have to get a physical to play competitive golf. And believe me, that young doctor that used to do that physical for me was thorough. Thankfully I don't need her any more now that I have to get an aviation physical every year - he also signs off on my golf license.

[wirejock]

Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan

I have a similar, job-related exam. I may see if the physician will complete the FAA form in the course of the transportation physical.

I asked my GP a few days ago. He wasn't keen on pilots flying without a 3rd Class ut he was a Flight Surgeon. I mentioned discussing it after all the documentation is available and he seemed open to it.

In the past every exam had to be a separate visit so I expect the same. At least one exam will only happen every four years. I also get a DOT every two, FAA 3rd class every two, plus an annual wellness. Same doctor till four years ago. My new one still does my DOT and annual. Thanksfully the company pays for the DOT. Happy to see one go away if possible. My GP knows me pretty good.

[BobTurner]

Originally Posted by rvsxer

Actually, for a long time now, no medical at all has been required for a CFI to ply his trade, for hire, as long as the student could act as PIC under the conditions of the flight (i.e. no pre-solo students). This is right from the FAA. I've seen a copy of the letter. The new "medical" apparently won't bridge the "gap" to non-PIC qualified students.

Well, that is not good news. It rules out using the new medical not just for pre-solo students, but all student pilots (by rule, student pilots cannot act as PIC in an aircraft carrying passengers). I couldn't take instrument students into actual IMC since I would need to be PIC since they're not yet rated. For initial aircraft checkouts, the insurance company wants the cfi to be PIC. For lapsed flight reviews, ... I may have to re-think going the new route.