Larry There is an article FLYING WITH DIABETES in the January 2000 Flight AOPA Training Magazine.
It states that there is 4,500 diabetic pilots flying today
with special-issuance medical certificates--nearly
triple the number allowed to fly only 5 years ago.
The article says that CONTROL IS THE NAME OF THE GAME.
Once control has been achieved, documented, and certified by
qualified professionals, assemble the information using
FAA's guidelines as a checklist. Submit it to the Airman
Certificate Branch in Oklahoma City. Don't send in your
submission piecemeal.
Your documentation will be evaluated and, if it is acceptable,
you may receive a special-issuance authorization to fly.
Be sure to comply exactly with its provisions. Document
and submit tests and certifications required to the FAA,
and do it on time. Failure to do so could mean no more
flying.
Resources for Diabetic Pilots
AOPA
421 Aviation Way
Frederick, Maryland 21701
800/USA-AOPA
www.aopa/members/files/medical/hotsheet.html
The American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria Virginia 22311
800/342-2383
www.diabetes.org
The Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Certification Branch
CAMI Building Room B59,
6700 South MacArthur Boulevard
Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73169
405/954-4821
www.cami.jccbi.gov
The Mayo Clinic
www.mayohealth.org
Jim Palmer
Pierre SD
Dr. Nutt,
Very informative, but what about S.D. (diabetes)? I'm borderline,
and
have been
told that if diagnosed, I could lose my Med.Cert. Why?
Larry
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