Whether it's your 1st or 40th Aeromedical Exam, it 's normal to have mild trepidations about the final part of your medical evaluation--the physical examination part of your flight physical.
Take me to the first part: the Interview and Medical History Part of the Evaluation.
During the exam, unexpected findings may have serious health and career implications. Nevertheless, many findings are inconsequential or "waiverable." If your doctor finds something significant, it is better to learn about it earlier than later. FlightPhysical.com aims to decrease your stress levels and reduce "white coat hypertension" by helping airmen through the entire process:
- First you should find an AME (FAA Designated Medical Examiner)
- Review our Tips on preparing for the Aviation Medical Exam.
- Rremember to bring health documentation and a list of your medications, and finally bring your glasses, hearing aides, etc.
- Don't take the exam if you are not ready.
- Finally, you may want a more focused review on what to expect for each body area that will be examined. Click on any topic below for more info on that part of the exam:
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
This Page Reviews the Final Physical Examination Portion of the FAA Medical Evaluation -- Click Here to Review the equally important Intial Interview (Medical History) phase of the evaluation.