AINsight: More Tips for a Successful FAA Medical Exam

Pilots can avoid turbulence at their FAA medical exam by providing pertinent medical information to the AME ahead of the visit.

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By Robert Sancetta • AIN Contributor

December 10, 2021

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Dr. Robert Sancetta is a former DC-10 captain with 11,000 flight hours. He has worked as a Senior AME since 1993 and is appointed as AME Consultant to the FAA Federal Air Surgeon.

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