New 1st class medical duration

[JoeMerchant]

This is the first good thing to come from ICAO....Airspace, METAR/SA TAF/FT, callsign issue.......were BS....

The medical requirement should be dropped anyway.....You don't need one to drive a car and that is far more dangerous if you have a heart attack....

 

[Speedtape]

I think that perhaps we are seeing the first signs of Re-Regulation. As Far as Medical Professionals being aggravated over changes to 1ST class medical duration for people under 40, I do not agree. Every Medical Professional that I have talked to says it is more hassle than it's worth to stay current and certified to write FAA medical certificates. They do it for the most part because they love to fly or love the aviation business.

It may be a hassle, but many of them are making big bucks giving medicals--especially the certificate MILLS. I know of one Doc in Miami that works Monday through Thursday, 9:30 until 4:30, and does about 35 medicals a day at $100. $3500 dollars a day is not alot of money anymore, but it's not a bad life for him. For regular customers, he has a 5 minute evaluation, write the check, pick up the certificate, and you are out the door in less than 15 minutes.

 

[Speedtape]

This is the first good thing to come from ICAO....Airspace, METAR/SA TAF/FT, callsign issue.......were BS....

The medical requirement should be dropped anyway.....You don't need one to drive a car and that is far more dangerous if you have a heart attack....

How about a boat?

 

[LearLove]

any changes to the ekg requirement at 35 (baseline).

Speaking of which I turn 34 in another 2 months. So when do I have to do my ekg? Before my 35th birthday or at my first medical after my 35th?

thanks

 

[Erlanger]

any changes to the ekg requirement at 35 (baseline).

Speaking of which I turn 34 in another 2 months. So when do I have to do my ekg? Before my 35th birthday or at my first medical after my 35th?

thanks

First medical exam on or after you turn 35.

 

[flyer172r]

It may be a hassle, but many of them are making big bucks giving medicals--especially the certificate MILLS. I know of one Doc in Miami that works Monday through Thursday, 9:30 until 4:30, and does about 35 medicals a day at $100. $3500 dollars a day is not alot of money anymore, but it's not a bad life for him. For regular customers, he has a 5 minute evaluation, write the check, pick up the certificate, and you are out the door in less than 15 minutes.

Um, $3500 a day, four days a week, fifty weeks a year (assuming two weeks of vacation) would be $700,000 a year. Even if he worked half the year, how is that not a lot of money anymore?

 

[landlover]

It may be a hassle, but many of them are making big bucks giving medicals--especially the certificate MILLS. I know of one Doc in Miami that works Monday through Thursday, 9:30 until 4:30, and does about 35 medicals a day at $100. $3500 dollars a day is not alot of money anymore, but it's not a bad life for him. For regular customers, he has a 5 minute evaluation, write the check, pick up the certificate, and you are out the door in less than 15 minutes.

said doctor makes about 670,000 a year. how is that not a lot of money?

 

[Ameriagle]

There's going to be a lot of AMEs pissed about their loss of an income stream.

However, on the flip side, there's going to be a lot of happy pilots.

When does this take effect?

Your favorite AME just doubled the price he charges for a first class medical!

 

[sweptback]

Your favorite AME just doubled the price he charges for a first class medical!

I hope not, I paid $140 for my last.

 

[regionalcap]

I hope not, I paid $140 for my last.

Ouch..Are there not any cheaper doctors nearby? I only pay 70 for my first class.

 

[Brasilia Flyer]

SkyWest sent an email that they will adhere to the FAA's new rule. 12 month 1st class if you're under 40.

 

[ReverseSensing]

SkyWest sent an email that they will adhere to the FAA's new rule. 12 month 1st class if you're under 40.

Skywest management must be smarter than Horizon management, though that's not saying a whole lot.

 

[JoeMerchant]

Skywest management must be smarter than Horizon management, though that's not saying a whole lot.

Skywest management IS smarter than most managements......I know....it's the koolaid....can I get another round over here....

 

[skid]

It may be a hassle, but many of them are making big bucks giving medicals--especially the certificate MILLS. I know of one Doc in Miami that works Monday through Thursday, 9:30 until 4:30, and does about 35 medicals a day at $100. $3500 dollars a day is not alot of money anymore, but it's not a bad life for him. For regular customers, he has a 5 minute evaluation, write the check, pick up the certificate, and you are out the door in less than 15 minutes.

This is a prime example of why this whole thing is a joke. I have met people that could not walk 50 feet without gasping for air yet they could pass their exam by just going to the same person for 30 years. Most of the time the doc only sees you to have you cough and maybe listen to you breath. Why the hell does that cost $100.

I think it is a crock that all these companies are not accepting the change. Did they give you the "well you are professionals and because of this, we think you should go above and beyond to ensure the safety of our customers. And by the way we are cutting your pay!"

 

[Golden Falcon]

Think Mesaba might find out that is illegal to do??