Dylan Caldwell is an experienced FAA-certified aviation medical examiner dedicated to maintaining pilot health. With a background in emergency medicine and a passion for flying, Caldwell transitioned to aviation medicine five years ago and understands the critical importance of keeping pilots healthy. He emphasizes the significance of weight management and lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and regular exercise to prevent conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, which are crucial for passing medical exams. Caldwell adeptly navigates the FAA bureaucracy to help pilots manage their health issues and return to the skies, ensuring that they can continue to fly safely and maintain their aviation licenses.

Here’s what to expect in this episode:

• Different classes of medical certificates are required based on the type of pilot, such as third class for private pilots and first class for airline transport pilots.

• Pilots with certain medical conditions like hypothyroidism or high blood pressure need to provide detailed progress notes from their doctors to maintain their medical certificates.

• Dr. Caldwell emphasizes the importance of weight management, regular exercise, and healthy eating habits for pilots' well-being.

• FAA updates aviation medical standards regularly, including recent changes in handling pilots with past episodes of depression or anxiety.

• Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) are crucial in guiding pilots with medical conditions that do not meet regulatory standards to specialists.

Connect with Dylan Caldwell, M.D.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviatorsclinic/

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https://www.dtywealthplanningsolutions.com/

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