#80 THE FAA HAS UPDATED AEROMEDICAL STANDARDS!!! Covering all we know on this amazing aviation news!

06/08/23 • 65 min

On this weeks episode... the FAA has turned a new leaf by removing some HUGE barriers surrounding mental health for pilots. Tune in now to hear all we know regarding the newest policy change surrounding aeromedical policy’s. • https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/01/faa-removes-more-aeromedical-barriers-for-mental-health-concerns • If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ SPONSORS: www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co Code:pilotspandemic

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#79 Adrian @cheesepilot: Airline Pilot & Veteran loses medical for therapy received in Afghanistan.

This week we spoke to Adrian known as @cheesepilot on TikTok and Instagram. Adrian is an airline pilot as well as a veteran who was deployed in Afghanistan. After an eye opening experience with his platoon, Adrian opted to talk to a professional about his experience. Almost 9 years later, after having received his 1st class medical 7 years in a row, he was denied for paperwork pertaining to this incident that neither himself or the VA are able to find. Listen now to find out more... If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ SPONSORS: www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co Code:pilotspandemic

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#81 Sagi Kaiser: 141 vs 61… what kind of flight school is best for you, CFI explains all.

This week we spoke to Sagi Kaiser, a CFI native to Israel. When Sagi came to the states he started and finished flight school at a 141 program. He later took a teaching opportunity at a 61 school and realized fun, flying & education can exist together without the rigorous syllabus. Join us this week to find out what kind of training works best for you... side note we recommend 61. • SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ SPONSORS: www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co Code:pilotspandemic