What is a Form 8500-8?
What is a Form 8500-8?
FAA Form 8500-8, application for Airman Medical Certificate, is used to confirm if an applicant is physically safe to fly when a person is completing their requirements to become a certified pilot or renewing their certificate with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Can the FAA see my medical records?
In short, the FAA doesn’t check medical records unless they have a reason to – i.e. you disclose something that warrants further information or investigation, or something happens to you – like an accident, incident, or disciplinary action – which the FAA will then thoroughly investigate.
What is FAA MedXPress?
The FAA MedXPress system allows anyone requesting an FAA Medical Clearance or Medical Certificate to electronically complete an application. Information entered into MedXPress is available to your FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for review at the time of your medical examination.
What do I need to bring to my FAA medical?
To be eligible, airmen must bring specific documentation from their treating physicians with a copy of their Special Issuance Authorization letter. If the documentation reflects they have had no adverse change in their medical condition, the AME may renew the Special Issuance and submit the documentation to the FAA.
How does FAA MedXPress work?
The FAA MedXPress system allows anyone requiring an FAA Medical Clearance or Medical Certificate to electronically complete the FAA Form 8500-8. Information entered into MedXPress will be available for your FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) to review at the time of your medical examination.
Can you be on antidepressants and be a pilot?
Beginning Monday, pilots with mild to moderate depression will be allowed to fly while taking antidepressants if they can demonstrate they have been satisfactorily treated for at least 12 months.
Can you laminate your FAA medical?
5, Ch 1, §9 says “Airmen may either use clear laminating sheets to protect permanent FAA-issued certificates or have the certificates professionally laminated, as long as the airman’s signature is placed on the certificate before lamination.” Does a medical qualify as FAA-issued, or is this just some legacy wording …
Can the FAA both suspend your certificate and fine you for the same far violation?
Can the FAA both require you to submit to reexamination and suspend your certificate for the same FAR violation? Why? Yes, where the FAR violation caused concern about your qualifications, the FAA can both require you to submit to reexamination and punish you for the violation by certificate action or fine.
