Title:
Your Medical Certification Journey
Topic:
Medical certification options. Flying while medicating and the problems associated with taking multiple drugs.
Brief Description:
We all know that over the counter (OTC) drugs may compromise a pilot’s ability to control the aircraft and/or adversely affect executive cognitive functions planning, multitasking, and decision-making, among others. The difficulty comes for investigators in quantifying the known detriment that comes with various medications and conditions.
Impairment from medication, particularly OTC medication, has been cited in a number of accidents in general aviation. This led the NTSB and GAJSC to conduct a study of pilot impairment in aviation. While the extent of impairment was undetermined, the GAJSC found that 40 percent of the 200 fatal accidents studied were positive for some form of drug.
Dr. Jeremy Horak is a local pilot and an FAA Medical Examiner. He will discuss different types of medication and their effects on performance. He will also discuss some important medical certification.
Select Number:
SW13146971
Location of Seminar:
Skyline Aviation
8926 Hangar Rd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
Directions to Venue:
From San Angelo Loop 306 head south on Knickerbocker Road to the airport. Turn left onto Reary Blvd, and then another left on FAA Blvd to Hangar Road. Turn right on Hangar Road and park in the parking lot on the south side of Angelo State University building. Enter the building on the south side, and the classroom will be on the left side.
Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
30
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thank you to Dr. Horak and Skyline Aviation. Refreshments will be provided. 1.5 hour event.
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
½ Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Flight School Outreach
Additional Event Documents: