Title:
Medical Issues for Pilots - Monthly Safety Meeting at PWK by CEPA
Topic:
Understanding the FAA Medical Certification Process: Overcoming Challenges and Update on Some Recent Changes
Speaker(s):
Sydney Schneidman, MD, AME
Brief Description:
Pilots may face obstacles during the FAA medical certification process. Syd will share practical advice and recent changes designed to streamline approval for First, Second, Third Class, and BasicMed.
Syd is a HIMS AME in the FAA's Human Intervention Motivational Study (HIMS) program, supporting pilots deal with issues like DUI, alcoholism, use of SSRI antidepressants, anxiety medications, ADHD, and ADD. He is expert in helping pilots navigate complex situations.
Whether you're facing medical certification challenges now or for the future, learn how to navigate the FAA medical certificate process and better your chances of a successful outcome.
Speaker Bio:
Sydney Schneidman is a 3,000-hour instrument-rated pilot. He has owned 5 airplanes, 3 were Cardinal RGs. Syd participates in volunteer flying and with the PWK Civil Air Patrol Squadron.
He has 40 years as an Emergency Department physician and a decade as an AME handling complex cases and provide expert guidance on the FAA medical process.
Select Number:
GL03132446
Location of Seminar:
Harper College - Prospect Heights
1375 S Wolf Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Directions to Venue:
Harper College, Prospect Heights campus sits on the east side of Wolf Rd., about ¼ mile south of Chicago Executive Airport. There’s plenty of parking available.
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
69
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Great Chicago FSDO, FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
CEPA’s purpose is to promote flying, proficiency, and safety. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share their perspectives, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety, and build proficiency in instrument flying. Participate in this excellent forum where we think through the various options from the comfort of your chair, firmly on the ground... before it is you sitting in the cockpit.
We meet monthly when pilots (and would-be pilots) network and share knowledge and experiences to keep our heads in the game.
If you aren't yet a member of CEPA, please consider joining. Your dues help pay for these Safety Seminars.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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