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The FAA, much like an insurance company, operates behind a veil of bureaucracy, but with even less accountability. They present selective data that paints a favorable picture, conveniently leaving out the information that would expose the reality, much like how an insurer might deny a claim...

My favorite part that goes unmentioned is how many pilots drop dead in the cockpit. I guarantee 99% of these were avoidable if they weren’t scared of the doctor.

With your logic Elon Musk wouldn’t be able to fly because he uses anti depressants and dude sends rockets to space

My friend won’t even get vaccinated because he doesn’t want to report it on medXpress. I know another guy that gets treatment in a foreign country… wonder why that is…

The FAA tomorrow could offer every single pilot $100,000 worth of FREE DIAGNOSTICS from the BEST DOCTORS around the world. Millions of people would jump at this offer to make improvements on their health or find a potential cancer or solve a rare medical problem. Get the labs, bloodwork, and...

I guarantee a doctor can find something wrong with you if we run sufficient diagnostics. Just because YOU avoid the doctor doesn’t mean others do.

Your comment shows a significant misunderstanding of both mental health and substance use. Let’s break it down: Alcohol, for instance, is known to be toxic. It dehydrates your skin, impairs your liver’s ability to detoxify your body, and over time, it accelerates the aging process. On top of...

This is why no one seeks help and tons of people are lying. All the honest people are truly abused by the FAA. Mentally and financially.

Ah yes, the FAA paperwork causing pilots to AVOID getting treatment and diagnostics because they're worried about their medical deferment. Pure criminal. To answer your question, having high lp(a) won't cause issues with your paperwork. If it is high, you'll have to report taking a statin on...

NYTimes has a great point how pilots avoid seeking mental health help because they're afraid it could end their careers. Their fear creates a risky culture of silence. Unfortunately it seems like that FAA doesn't care to change its strict rules so pilots can get the care they need without losing...