Tag Archives: William A. Blank
The Great Lakes Region Gets A New Regional Flight Surgeon While Basic Med Increases In Popularity
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
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Pilots & Cataracts
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2017/January 2018 Cataracts are a common result of aging. Over 24 million Americans over 40, one-sixth of that population, have cataracts. More than half the people over 80 have … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2017/Jan 2018, High On Health
Tagged Aviation Medical Examiner, cataracts, Midwest Flyer, William A. Blank
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Certification Speed-Up
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue In early December, I spoke at an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) refresher course in Tucson. There, I picked up some information, which has probably escaped notice and … Continue reading
How Basic Med Works!
by Dr. Bill Blank Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue I have been following “Basic Med” since the idea first arose, and waited to write this article until it was finally issued. I was afraid of last-minute changes … Continue reading
Special Issuances… Why organization, completeness and timeliness is so important.
by Dr. Bill Blank Aviation Medical Examiner Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2017 In the past several issues of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I have been talking about the FAA certification process. I have discussed Regular Issuances (RI) and CACIs … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2017, Columns, Columns, High On Health
Tagged Aviation Medical Examiner, Midwest Flyer, William A. Blank
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The Medical Certification Process
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 In the last issue, I talked about how some pilots who will soon be permitted to fly without an FAA-issued medical certificate, while the majority of pilots … Continue reading
How The Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 Can Affect You!
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 As many of you know, on July 15, 2016, President Obama signed into law the “Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2.” That was the culmination of a long process. … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, High On Health, Oct/Nov 2016
Tagged Dr. Bill Blank, M.D, Midwest Flyer, Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, William A. Blank
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High Flight & Tanning Booths
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. A recent report in a dermatology journal noted a study that revealed that an airline pilot is exposed to as much Ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation during a 56-minute flight at 30,000 feet as he would … Continue reading
Posted in Aug/Sept 2015, Columns, Columns, High On Health
Tagged Airline Pilot, malignant melanomas, UV radiation, William A. Blank
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
by Bill Blank, M.D. As many of you know, on March 2, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated a new policy on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). What is behind this and how will it impact you as a pilot? … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, High On Health, June/July 2015
Tagged NTSB, Sleep Apnea, William A. Blank
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