Tag Archives: Aviation Medical Examiner

How Much Sun Is Too Much – Or Enough?

by Dr. John Beasley, M.D Aviation Medical Examiner, Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine – University of Wisconsin – Madison A couple of recent articles said: “Sun Protection is vital for all” and “If you don’t need … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Columns, December 2013/January 2014, High On Health | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Changes In FAA Medical Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA posted changes on April 9 to the “Guide For Aviation Medical Examiners” that will streamline the medical certification process for pilots with certain medical conditions that previously required special issuance authorizations. A new program, known … Continue reading

Posted in Education, June/July 2013, Sections | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Fatigue.

by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Aviation Medical Examiner Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine University of Wisconsin – Madison You’re not as bad when you’re not dog tired,” said my friendly examiner when I took an IPC … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Columns, High On Health, October/November 2012 | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

When Can I Fly Again – A Small Correction

by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Aviation Medical Examiner Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine University of Wisconsin – Madison The other day I had the aeromedical equivalent of a ramp check by a very nice guy (really!) … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, High On Health, March/April 2012 | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment