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November 06 The FAA is Still Using Floppy Disks? Bring on new Technology!
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On this episode, we review the recent FAA announcements that the agency is upgrading air traffic control facilities in 2027 that were using floppy discs for certain controller information platforms and bringing things into the 21st century. Plus, we review updates on the new FAA on-line medication registry (MedGuide), a new clinical status summary for amblyopia (lazy eye), and a new disposition table for pilots undergoing kidney transplants.
20 min
October 16 Brain Injury to Optometry -- What's in the FAA Update Bag This Time?
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On this episode, we review updates from the FAA on several topics including new stand down times for traumatic brain injury, the ability to use an optometrist rather than ophthalmologist for certain conditions such as diabetes, and allowable drugs for managing weight loss and for control of allergies.
19 min
October 02 No Waivers Required for Pilots With Diabetes? It's Coming!
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On this episode, we review the FAA proposal to drop the requirement for Special Issuance Authorization completely for well-controlled diabetic piloits with management of the condition using oral medication or dietary modification (non-insulin dependent diabetes) -- plus, we cover recent updates from the FAA on certain respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis, pulmonary artery hypertension, and pulmonary nodules.
27 min
September 18 FAA Updates on POTS plus Meeting With Juice
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On this episode, we get to visit with Mayo Clinic's newest FAA Aviation Medical Examiner, Dr. Jacob Berry (call sign "Juice"). Plus, the latest updates from the new FAA disposition table for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
19 min
September 04 Updates from the FAA on Endocrine Abnormalities: You and Your Glands
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On this episode, we provide updates from the FAA on aeromedical certification for various conditions that involve endocrine function within the body.
21 min
August 21 Updates from the Highest Perch of FAA Medical: Chat with Dr. Susan Northrup, Federal Air Surgeon
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On this episode, we discuss topics from mental health initiatives to artificial intelligence being implemented at the FAA with Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup.
24 min
August 07 FAA Medical Kits, Disqualifying Drugs, and Misplaced Certificates
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On this episode, we look at updates on medical kits for Part 121 carriers proposed by the FAA as well as a review of disqualifying medications and what to do if your medical certificate inadvertently goes through the washing machine. Plus, a special guest will help guide the podcast.
22 min
July 17 Uh oh! Does a DUI arrest or conviction end it all for a flying career?
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On this episode of the podcast, we review the key materials needed to be collected by the pilot in order for a medical certificate to be issued by the FAA after an airman is arrested or convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol or other illicit substances. Will it end your career? Or, with some planning and preparation, can you leave your AME's office with a certificate?
16 min
July 03 FAA Updates on Achy Breaky Hearts
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On this episode, we discuss some of the updates from the latest FAA AME Grand Rounds as it pertains to various heart conditions that might affect you as a pilot.
22 min
June 12 News for Snoozin' and Cruisin'
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On this episode, we review FAA updates on streamlining the process of documenting adequate use of CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea as well as clarifications from the FAA on using a counselor, psychotherapist, or psychiatrist for obtaining appropriate mental health care.
18 min

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Mayo Clinic Clear Approach tackles medical topics important to commercial aviators, recreational pilots, or just folks interested in things that fly. Current topics from the Federal Aviation…