kentb
Well Known Member
Medical mistake:.
I make a mistake yesterday and filled out my 3rd class medical form to fully.
I indicated that I had a sleep study done and now used a CPAP machine at night.
The Dr. reported 'obstructive apnea'. Meaning that while asleep my tongue block off my airway to some extent and the positive pressure of the CPAP allows me to sleep normally.
The Dr. doing the exam, said that the 'red flag' requires the report to be sent to the FAA and I would need to wait to hear from them.
So now I am grounded!
Anyone else that have dealt with the FAA on this issue before want to give me a run down on getting my medical back?
How long will it take?
The Dr. suggested that I could still fly, but with a PPL in the plane as PIC. Not sure what the insurance company would think of that.
The Dr. also suggested that I would be required to do a 'Daytime Wakefulness Study'. My regular Dr. has never heard of such a thing.
Any advise would be apreaciated.
Thanks, Kent
I make a mistake yesterday and filled out my 3rd class medical form to fully.
I indicated that I had a sleep study done and now used a CPAP machine at night.
The Dr. reported 'obstructive apnea'. Meaning that while asleep my tongue block off my airway to some extent and the positive pressure of the CPAP allows me to sleep normally.
The Dr. doing the exam, said that the 'red flag' requires the report to be sent to the FAA and I would need to wait to hear from them.
So now I am grounded!
Anyone else that have dealt with the FAA on this issue before want to give me a run down on getting my medical back?
How long will it take?
The Dr. suggested that I could still fly, but with a PPL in the plane as PIC. Not sure what the insurance company would think of that.
The Dr. also suggested that I would be required to do a 'Daytime Wakefulness Study'. My regular Dr. has never heard of such a thing.
Any advise would be apreaciated.
Thanks, Kent
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