skydiver30960 0 #1 May 8, 2008 I need to ask some questions about the red-tape side of the FAA 3rd class medical. If anyone is "in the know" in these regards or very comfortable with the regulations, could you please PM me? Note: very specifically, NOT trying to break the law or put one over on The Man. Just trying to make sure I handle the situation correctly. My medical examiner has been impossible to get a hold of so far. He's a nice guy, I just can't get past his PITA receptionist. MODS: I'm going to cross-post this in the Bonfire. PLEASE don't be mad, it's just two different types of folks who watch those forums. Thanks; Elvisio "red tape bites" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #2 May 8, 2008 If you are a member of AOPA they will be happy to help you out. If not, it wouldn't hurt to give them a call (800-872-2672) and see if they will bend the rules and offer an informational assist. If that doesn't work you could check in with the FAA directly. They have a wealth of information on their web site regarding medical issues, and a series of phone contacts. The main web site is FAA.gov, but medical issues are covered at http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #3 May 8, 2008 Wow. That was actually a bit easier than I was expecting it to be. I'd found the info on the website already, but for some reason I guess it didn't even dawn on me that there'd be phone numbers to call. A quick search on "medical phone" on the faa site led me to a REAL HUMAN BEING who answered my questions IN ENGLISH instead of FAR-CFR-ese and gave me some good (but not great) news. I never would have expected that from the kingpins of bureaucracy. Thanks very much for the help! Elvisio "got some answers" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites