Title:
How to Keep Your Medical Certificate Alive And Well
Topic:
How to Keep you Medical Alive and Well.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Curtis Edwards - NW Mountain Regional FAA Flight Surgeon
Brief Description:
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.
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. If flying in to PLU see additional information below for shuttle details.
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Seating:
200
seats at the facility,
200
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, and/or workshops, including speaker(s) and times can be found using the following hyperlink. https://www.washington-aviation.org/index.html
A nominal admission fee to the event is required. Displays and general admission seminars, youth 17 and under are free. For additional admissions information and tickets please use the hyperlink provided. https://www.washington-aviation.org/hours.html
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:
Attend Aviation Safety Event Sponsored by a non-FAA Group or Organization
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