The Pilot Lawyer Podcast

FAA Medical with Concussion


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In today’s episode, the Ison Brothers pull back the curtain on what really happens when a concussion or head injury shows up in your flight record—raising the questions you didn’t even know to ask during your FAA medical certification journey. 

Ever wondered if that harmless knock to the head could ground your dreams or what “bottle to throttle” really means for your next flight? This episode is a must-listen, blending expert advice with the brothers’ unbeatable banter and some surprising twists. 

Tune in and find out why a letter from your neurologist could make all the difference before your next AME visit! 

Show Highlights

  • The connection between concussions and traumatic brain injuries [03:20]
  • What gets disclosed in FAA medical records? [11:54]
  • This is when a concussion can be an issue [14:12]
  • What is asked in the FAA’s Brain Injury Decision chart? [14:22]
  • How can being unconscious factor in to your benefit? [17:02] 
  • Discover the challenge in this week’s Cockpit Conundrum [22:11]
  • What to do before seeing an AME? [23:33]
  • Learn the importance of a letter from your neurologist [27:25]

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