AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53 Part 2

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Disqualifying medical conditions for pilots aren't equal—the devil is in the details

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By Robert Sancetta • AIN Contributor

April 12, 2024

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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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