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Title:
East Michigan Flight Standards District Office Monthly Safety Meeting October 2026
Topic:
Pilots and Medications
Date and Time:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, starting at 10:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Leo Burke
Brief Description:

The FAA and industry will conduct a public education campaign emphasizing best practices for pilots who have been or are taking prescribed or over the counter
(OTC) medications.

Teaching Points:

  • 42% of pilots in fatal crashes had some sort of drug/medication in their systems during the flight.
  • In the United States, 65% of visits to medical doctors result in the writing of a prescription.
  • Some of these medications carry very specific warnings against operating machinery or motor vehicles or performing tasks requiring alertness. Flying certainly is included, even in a glider or hot-air balloon.  
  • Illicit drugs always impair human performance.
  • Healthcare providers may prescribe drugs that could compromise pilot’s abilities – especially if the doctor is not aware that the patient is a pilot.
  • Combinations of prescription and OTC medications can be particularly dangerous.  Pilots should consult their AME before taking a combination of medications.
Select Number:
GL23146852
Location of Seminar:
JDV Conference Room
6500 Highland Rd

Waterford, MI 48327
Directions to Venue:

Via personal vehicle - ample parking in terminal parking lot.

Fly-in: park on ramp as directed by ATC.

 

 


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  PTK
Seating:
40 seats at the facility, 25 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Zachary P. Ortiz
Phone: (734) 487-7205
zachary.p.ortiz@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Thanks to Oakland County International Airport Management for use of the JDVCC room.

This seminar is expected to be no more than a total of 2 hours.

Plan to attend and bring a friend.

 

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:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
Advanced WINGS
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  GL23146852F.pdf