and comprehensive lab work including thyroid and B12 levelsĪdditional reports for recertification are required every three months.a detailed diabetes and medical history.reports on episodes of blood sugar a detailed Excel spreadsheet that notes glucose levels during past flights and any actions taken to correct levels.additional blood glucose check by fingerstick data.a minimum of 6 months (or 12 months, depending on which guideline document is being referenced) of CGM data that shows percentages of time in range.With insulin-dependent diabetes, the FAA has expressed concern about the “risk of subtle or sudden incapacitation due to hypoglycemia.” Because of this, they have created an extensive set of steps for pilots with diabetes to receive medical clearance.įor those seeking medical clearance to fly commercially a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is required, as well as a significant amount of documentation including: The FAA has extensive guidelines around medical certifications for a variety of disease states that have the potential to impact the safety of flights. For Chris and other pilots waiting to hear back, lack of clear expectations and an honored review timeline from the FAA creates confusion and frustration. Now, at the start of March 2020, the FAA has told Chris he will hear back by the end of the month. They were never intending to use our data to admit us, but to develop their guidelines.”Ĭhris filed his second commercial pilot medical clearance application on December 3rd, 2019 and has been told by the FAA multiple times that he would hear back within three weeks. According to Chris, he has since learned that his original application was used to “acquire data to develop protocols. Private pilot Chris Hanrahan initially applied for his commercial pilot medical clearance in 2015, when the FAA originally announced they would be considering clearance for insulin-dependent people with diabetes. The statement followed a 2015 announcement that the FAA would begin considering certification for insulin-dependent people with diabetes. On November 7, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted their previous ban on certifying insulin-dependent people with diabetes as commercial pilots.
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