Tag Archives: William A. Blank

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted on March 20, 2022 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD © Copyright 2022. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2022 online issue Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is a major cause of visual loss. It affects approximately 11 million Americans. Its incidence gradually … Continue reading →

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MONOVISION

Posted on January 23, 2022 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD © Copyright 2022. All rights reserved! Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2022 Online Issue Our eyes are usually about the same: both nearsighted, far sighted or neither. Having one near sighted and the other … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame 2021

Posted on November 28, 2021 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame banquet was held October 23, 2021, at the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “Individually, those inducted have accomplished a … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 & Your Fitness To Fly!

Posted on September 25, 2020 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue COVID-19 (COronaVIrusDisease19) first appeared in late 2019. Since then it has caused a pandemic. It is classified as a corona virus. Corona is Latin for crown. Under … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, High On Health, October/November 2020 | Tagged AME, Aviation Medical Examiner, COVID-19, Dr. Bill Blank, Midwest Flyer, William A. Blank | Leave a comment

Understanding What Causes FAA Medical Certification Delays & What You Can Do To Speed Things Up!

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D.,Senior AME Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue I just returned from speaking at an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) refresher course in Nashville. AMEs are required to perform at least 10 flight physicals … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, High On Health | Tagged AME, April/May 2020, Aviation Medical Examiner, Columns, Dr. Bill Blank, High On Health, Midwest Flyer, The AME Guide, William A. Blank | Leave a comment

CBD & Why The Jury Is Still Out!

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Is CBD (Cannabidiol) the latest fad or is it a medication with the potential to help people with certain conditions? CBD has certainly been getting a lot … Continue reading →

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BasicMed Again!

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

by Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue “BasicMed” took effect on May 1, 2017, as an alternate way for pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate, as long as they meet certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2019/Jan 2020, High On Health | Tagged Airmen Medical Certification, BasicMed, Bill Blank, FAA Medical Certificate, Midwest Flyer, William A. Blank | Leave a comment

High On Health

Posted on October 14, 2019 by mwflyer

Introduction by Dr. Bill Blank As many of you know, marijuana for recreational use and some of its derivatives, have been legalized in several states. While they are legal in some states, they are illegal from the federal point of … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, High On Health, Oct/Nov 2019 | Tagged Aeromedical Implications, cannabidiol (CBD) oil, Derivatives, Dr. Bill Blank, FAA Safety Briefing, Marijuana, MD, Michael A. Berry, Midwest Flyer, tetrahydrocannabinol, William A. Blank | Leave a comment

Visual Standards

Posted on March 23, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Recently, several questions have come up regarding vision and certification. New Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) are required to attend a one-week course in Oklahoma City prior to … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Columns, Columns, High On Health | Tagged Aviation Medical Examiners, Certified Instrument Flight Instructor, Dr. Bill Blank, First and Second Class Medicals, Midwest Flyer, William A. Blank | Leave a comment

The Great Lakes Region Gets A New Regional Flight Surgeon While Basic Med Increases In Popularity

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue When I last checked, over 35,000 airmen had availed themselves of “Basic Med.” In addition, Mayo Clinic physicians now perform Basic Med exams. In fact, the Mayo … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, High On Health, October/November 2018 | Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, AME, AOPA, Aviation Medical Examiner, Basic Med, David Schall, Dr. Bill Blank, FAA Great Lakes Region, Great Lakes Regional Flight Surgeon, Joye L. Holmes, M.D, Mayo Clinic, MD, Midwest Flyer, William A. Blank | Leave a comment