The original Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 (PBOR2) sought to eliminate FAA medical certificate requirements for many non-commercial general aviation flights, but faced significant opposition, making its ...

Overview of the Class 1 medical for commercial (airline) pilots. Covers what the exam consists of and the medical ...

In this video, I discuss the Class 1 medical requirements for becoming a commercial (airline) pilot, including height and weight specifications, considerations for wearing glasses, implications of ...

The FAA has proposed a rule published in the Federal Register to exempt military pilot trainees from the requirement to hold an FAA third-class medical certificate, provided they already meet U.S.

Through specially administered exams, UCF faculty member William “Ed” Powers and his team are helping pilots stay healthy and adhere to the medical standards the FAA requires for safe aircraft ...

A bipartisan bill, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act (S. 3258), has advanced in the U.S. Senate. The legislation mandates the FAA to create and publicly maintain an annually updated list of ...

Aging pilots frequently face emotional and practical challenges, including stringent FAA medical requirements, rising financial costs, and age-related physical or cognitive decline, often leading them ...