Articles by: Rocky 'Apollo' Jedick
Most pilots have experienced the anxiety and trepidation felt when going to any doctor. This feeling is even more intense when visiting the flight doc for medical clearance. This is why it is so critical for airmen to find a trustworthy Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). [More info on how to […]
Pilots and other aircrew must maintain strict medical standards to be considered fit & healthy to fly airplanes & passengers. Check out this previous post for a full history and explanation on Aeromedical Standards. The FAA has created a useful way for individual Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) to issue a […]
As Space X continues to expand into human space exploration so does their need for experts in space medicine & physiology. Become Space X’s next Flight Surgeon Anil Menon has been the lone flight surgeon employed by Space X since 2018. He has been intimately involved with the creation and […]
BLUF: The two mRNA options for the COVID-19 vaccine are considered safe & effective. The FAA & USAF has approved use of both vaccines. Both vaccines require a 48 HOUR NO FLY DUTIES following both doses. FAA requires airmen to self-identify if they have any adverse reactions to the vaccine. […]
I received my second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine a little over a week ago. That’s great news for me as it means I’m essentially immune to the deadly virus that has been crushing the health, finances, and overall well-being of our entire planet for almost a year. Aside […]
Some important dates are approaching and both pilots and AME’s need to be aware. Due to the COVID19 pandemic and challenges accessing medical care, the FAA has modified the standard medical certification process. Within the larger FAA COVID-related regulatory relief policy, there exists a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR 118-1) that […]
Should all businesses reopen immediately if local healthcare facilities are not overwhelmed? Definitely. No way. Maybe? Hmm…I dunno. On one hand (likely the right one), it makes sense that healthcare systems should be optimized to work near capacity during a pandemic. However, due to COVID concerns and stay-at-home […]
In light of the recent Coronavirus Pandemic, the FAA has permitted airmen to continue flying with expired medical certificates thru 30 June 2020. This ONLY applies to airmen who were current as of 1 Mar 2020. And if an airman experiences symptoms of a new medical condition, they must still […]
INITIAL RAMBLINGS – My position on the pandemic continues to evolve…daily – Know Thyself: I was slow to take this seriously. I have high-risk tolerance. I’m an intrinsic optimist. I am not an alarmist. As consequence, I rarely over-react. But, I do occasionally ‘under-react’. I still thought I’d be going […]
Recently, I was catching up with a fellow USAF flight surgeon who is leaving active duty for the greener pastures of civilian residency. When I shared with him that he would qualify for GI Bill compensation as a resident, he seemed shocked and completely unaware of this fact. This is […]
How to Find a Good Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) A day in the life of a U2 Spy Plane Flight Doc What is a CACI Condition? 
“I’ve got a serious situation here … the pilot is incoherent … and I have no idea how to fly the airplane.”
Miracle in the Air: Air Traffic Controllers Guide Passenger to Land Plane Safely.
Via @FAASafetyBrief
#suddenincapacitation #humanperformance
https://medium.com/@FederalAviationAdministration/miracle-in-the-air-air-traffic-controllers-guide-passenger-to-land-plane-safely-27362004f07c
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