Title:
Keep Your Medical Alive and Well - 2023 NW Aviation Conference
Topic:
Keep Your Medical Alive and Well
Speaker(s):
Dr. Curtis Edwards
Brief Description:
Dr. Curtis Edwards – FAA Deputy Regional Flight Surgeon Northwest Region
Dr. Edwards will discuss the statistics for eventual medical certification, dispelling the myth the FAA “wants to deny you because you are old.” He will also discuss the reasoning behind requirements for some medical testing - given that the aging population of pilots have a higher likelihood of aero-medically significant cardiovascular, visual and neurological diseases. This population also experiences a higher likelihood of using prescription drugs that potentially affect performance in the cockpit. Advice is given for maintaining the medical certificate and what to do when a deferral occurs. Speaker Bio: Dr. Edwards is a FAA Aerospace Medicine NW Mountain Regional Flight Surgeon. He has been an active FAA Safety Team partner for many years and has conducted numerous outreach discussions in helping Airman understand the medical certification process.
Select Number:
NM13120016
Location of Seminar:
Puyallup Fair & Events Center
110 9th Avenue SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
Directions to Venue:
Western Washington Fairgrounds are located in Puyallup, just off Hwy 512, at the corner of S. Meridian and 9th Avenue SW. Enter fairgrounds through the Blue Gate. FREE Parking in BLUE Lot.
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Seating:
500
seats at the facility,
500
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The NW Aviation Conference and Trade Show offers numerous events, seminars, and/or workshops. Additional information on individual seminars, including speaker(s) and times can be found using the following hyperlink.
https://www.washingtonaviation.org/events/conference
A nominal admission fee to the event is required. For additional admissions information and tickets please use the hyperlink provided.
https://www.washingtonaviation.org/attendee-information
PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS EVENT PLEASE REVIEW AND ABIDE BY CURRENT CDC, STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH GUIDELINES.
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
FAASTeam Project Information:
Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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