The FAA's goal and that of Dr. Edwards is to certify medically every person who wants to fly an airplane as long as they qualify within the guidelines set by the FAA medical division so that the safety of the pilot and the public is enhanced. Dr. Edwards is a senior aviation medical examiner which qualifies him to perform evaluations and medical certifications under the auspices of the FAA medical division for class I, II and III pilots which includes private pilots, pilots with commercial rating and airline transport pilots. You can find more information about FAA medical examinations at http://www1.faa.gov/licenses/medicalexams.cfm

We enjoy working with pilots and it is our intention to expedite your FAA medical examination. Please call for appointment at 512-327-4886 in order that we might serve you.

To make your experience in our office much better we have provided a checklist to follow prior and during your examination appointment.

1. Do not forget your eyeglasses.
2. Make sure you have a current eye exam and glasses, especially if your near/far
__ vision has changed.
3. Bring your Special Issuance letter from the FAA with you to the exam.
4. If you have s Special Issuance medical, mail in all necessary medical information
__requested by the FAA by required date.
5. Bring all medical information outlined in your Special Issuance letter.
6. Do not forget to tell your AME if you have one of the 15 disqualifying conditions:
__diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications; angina pectoris; coronary
__heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that is symptomatic or clinically
__significant; myocardial infarction, cardiac valve replacement; permanent cardiac
__pacemaker; heart replacement; psychosis; bipolar disorder; personality disorder
__that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts; substance
__dependence; substance abuse; epilepsy; disturbance of consciousness without a
__satisfactory explanation of the cause; and transient loss of nervous system function(s)
__without a satisfactory explanation of the cause.
7. Bring all required medical records from your personal physician regarding any
__chronic medical condition. (Examples: hypertension and asthma)
8. See your personal physician for evaluation and treatment prior to medical exam
__if you have borderline high blood pressure.
9. Avoid coffee, decongestants, cigarettes, or any other stimulants prior to your exam.
__These all may raise your blood pressure. Arrive early to your appointment and relax
__before your examination.
10. If you have a family history of diabetes mellitus (or other familial diseases), you
_-_need to have periodic checks with your personal physician prior to medical exam.
11. If you have a family history of diabetes mellitus, avoid large amounts of sugar prior
_-_to the exam. Urinalysis will show positive sugar if large amounts are consumed prior
_-_to exam.
12. Mark on question 17a. (under Medications) if you are taking a prohibited medication
_-_on a regular basis.
13. Do not forget your SODA (statement of Demonstrated Ability; e.g., color vision defect).