Aviation Expert Witness On Pilot Medical History Part 1

On his website, aviation expert witness John Ogle, MD, MPH, FACEP, lists FAA medical questions regarding a pilot applicant’s medical history and information on how the FAA considers any problems with respect to flight safety. Here are 1-12.

Medical History 1. Frequent or severe headaches (More…)
2. Dizziness or fainting spells (More…)
3. Unconsciousness for any reason (More…)
4. Eye or vision trouble except glasses (More…)
5. Hay fever or allergy (More…)
6. Asthma or lung disease (More…)
7. Heart or vascular trouble (More…)
8. High or low blood pressure (More…)
9. Stomach, liver, or intestinal trouble (More…)
10. Kidney stone or blood in urine (More…)
11. Diabetes (More…)
12. Neurological disorders; epilepsy, seizures, stroke, paralysis, etc. (More…)