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MavericStephenc · 11-03-2009, 12:03 AM

Is anyone on here and FAA authorized medical examiner?

I have a few questions regarding my airmens physical coming up this week and I'm a bit worried...

***S14DB*** · 11-03-2009, 12:31 AM

Yeah, every AME I have met is in their 60's. I doubt they would spend their time here.

What's your question about your annual?

BustedS13 · 11-03-2009, 12:45 AM

Yes, the FAA does drug tests. This will be relevant to my life in about six months

Mangudai · 11-03-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MavericStephenc

Is anyone on here and FAA authorized medical examiner?

I have a few questions regarding my airmens physical coming up this week and I'm a bit worried...

About what?

MavericStephenc · 11-03-2009, 12:52 AM

Well it's my first annual however I have a history of mitral valve prolapse. as far a getting my class 1 I'm sure that disqualifies me. I'm going for a class 2 but I'm sure I only need to have class three for my area of study (aviation management- ATC)

The mitral valve prolapse is caused by Marfan syndrome, I do show external featuers of MVP; pectus excavatum (chicken chest), double jointed, and high arch palate. As for internal features there is no evidence of dilatation in my Aorta, but there is a small flap in my mitral valve.

with that being said I want to know if that will completely disqualify me or am I over thinking this?

more so if it does disqualify me, is there a way to waive it or get a special clearance?

edit: my heart, upon results of an echo, revealed only mild mitral valve prolapse. and that the ascending aorta is well within normal range

ESmorz · 11-03-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

Yes, the FAA does drug tests. This will be relevant to my life in about six months

Gonna be an Air Traffic Controller big fella?

BustedS13 · 11-03-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESmorz

Gonna be an Air Traffic Controller big fella?

Applied in July, got selected to take their aptitude test, finally taking it this Friday, gotta drive to indy to take it
I'mma get me a big boy job

11-03-2009, 12:03 AM	#1
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 21 Posts: 682 Trader Rating: (0)	Faa ame? Is anyone on here and FAA authorized medical examiner? I have a few questions regarding my airmens physical coming up this week and I'm a bit worried... __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...c4a42a4332.gif Boycott Berkeley and code pink

11-03-2009, 12:31 AM	#2
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 14,323 Trader Rating: (1)	Yeah, every AME I have met is in their 60's. I doubt they would spend their time here. What's your question about your annual? __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact.

11-03-2009, 12:52 AM	#5
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 21 Posts: 682 Trader Rating: (0)	Well it's my first annual however I have a history of mitral valve prolapse. as far a getting my class 1 I'm sure that disqualifies me. I'm going for a class 2 but I'm sure I only need to have class three for my area of study (aviation management- ATC) The mitral valve prolapse is caused by Marfan syndrome, I do show external featuers of MVP; pectus excavatum (chicken chest), double jointed, and high arch palate. As for internal features there is no evidence of dilatation in my Aorta, but there is a small flap in my mitral valve. with that being said I want to know if that will completely disqualify me or am I over thinking this? more so if it does disqualify me, is there a way to waive it or get a special clearance? edit: my heart, upon results of an echo, revealed only mild mitral valve prolapse. and that the ascending aorta is well within normal range __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...c4a42a4332.gif Boycott Berkeley and code pink

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11-03-2009, 12:45 AM	#3
BustedS13 In time-out for misbehaving. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: STL Age: 25 Posts: 7,862 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes, the FAA does drug tests. This will be relevant to my life in about six months