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Find answers to questions about how a medical condition might impact your flying privileges. Information is categorized by physiology and includes the relevant medical standards, as well as the procedures to follow for recertification, or to obtain a special issuance medical certificate.
Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) have become more common in the post-9/11 heightened security environment, and often pop up on very short notice. Pilots should check notams before each flight by contacting flight service and/or using the FAA DUAT System program.
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PLAN: Check TFRs at http://TFR.FAA.GOV, call FSS TALK: to Air Traffic Control and monitor Guard (VHF 121.5) SQUAWK: assigned discrete transponder code
Use the AOPA medical subject reports appropriate for your medical condition. The subject reports provide detailed information for many common medical conditions. Use them as a checklist to confirm that you have everything the FAA needs in the initial mailing.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is alarmed by the addition of a new warning in all security related notices to airmen (notams) for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) and other security airspace.
If you’re concerned about a condition that may complicate your medical certification, call 800/USA-AOPA (872-2672) for help. Or, see AOPA’s online medical certification resource for more information on medical certificates, special issuance, and more.
