Running in place... again

[MARZ]

After going through the annual work up for my special issuance with good results in March I received a note from the FAA - my cardiologist ran me for the obligatory 9 minutes but I failed to hit the hearbeat per minute target..... So back I go - and another 180 dollars.  Sure hope the nurse is cute, that may help with the heartbeat 

Sure can't wait for the medical reform. 

[Hank]

Es el stupido . . . 

Did anyone hear if the FAA Extension Bill was signed today???

[MARZ]

Thinking the Turkey uprising may have things occupied

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[N601RX]

Looks like it was just signed  

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/signed-legislation

[cnoe]

That's excellent news (I think). Having passed the 3rd class exam in March I'm hopeful that I'll never have to jump through such hoops ever again.

I posted the related text on another link so that everybody could read it for themselves.

[Hank]

2 hours ago, N601RX said:

Looks like it was just signed  

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/signed-legislation

Yep! My evening email from EAA:

Third Class Medical Reform Signed into Law

Today, President Obama signed the 2016 FAA funding extension into law with third class medical reform attached. After years of effort by EAA advocacy, pilots will finally see relief from the constant hassle and expense associated with third class medical renewals. 

The legislation allows most pilots who have held a valid medical certificate since July 2006 to fly without needing another FAA medical exam. Instead, pilots can be examined by their personal physician every four years and take an online aeromedical factors course every two years to remain medically qualified to fly. 

The culmination of EAA's efforts to bring long-sought third class medical relief to pilots would not have been possible without the support of members like you. Thank you for your continued support! 

For more information, see EAA's FAQ page on aeromedical reform. 

[MARZ]

Soooo does that mean I don't have to go running?????

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[Bob_Belville]

10 hours ago, Hank said:

Yep! My evening email from EAA:

Third Class Medical Reform Signed into Law

 

The legislation allows most pilots who have held a valid medical certificate since July 2006 to fly without needing another FAA medical exam. Instead, pilots can be examined by their personal physician every four years and take an online aeromedical factors course every two years to remain medically qualified to fly. 

 

The language above is ambiguous. (I'm sure the bill is clearer.) Does it mean the pilot has to have held a medical for the last 10 years or just at some time during the last 10 years? I returned to flying 5 years ago so I've had a 3rd class medical since then with no denials. 

[Hank]

My understanding, without reading the actual Bill, is that it applies to any pilot who has had a medical any time within the last ten years. My first ever medical was in Oct 06, less than ten years ago. And the look-back period started yesterday, when the Bill became Law.

Yep, found it in cnoe's thread with the full text, way up at the top:

(2) the individual holds a medical certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on the date of enactment of this Act, held such a certificate at any point during the 10-year period preceding such date of enactment, or obtains such a certificate after such date of enactment;

 

Edited July 16, 2016 by Hank

[steingar]

I'll have to do a medical, but it will be for the last time. Hooray me.

[Hank]

2 hours ago, daver328 said:

Thank you EAA!

Since I am no longer a member of AOTPA (Aircraft Owners and Transgender Pilot's Association) due to their rush to bow to the politically correct crowd, maybe I should join EAA?

Seems like EAA's programs reach young folks better anyways? What was it "flying Eagles" or something? 

Young Eagles is the program for kids, 8-18, and the main reason I joined. They also have a pretty good magazine.

Their email came out at 6:52 PM yesterday; AOPA sent one out with we links to clock for the details at 11:03 PM. Guess it takes a while to get the announcement all glossy and we linked, instead of plain text in the actual email.

But hey, I'm a happy member of both, and they worked together to get this done. Yippee! But I still need to renew my Class III this fall. $100 and an hour waiting at the Pediatrician's office an hour away from home . . . All those feverish, sniffling little kids running around, blowing snot on everything . . . Just like I did at their age. 

[carusoam]

When I last spoke to my AME, he indicated how important not being rejected is.  

It seems to be more trouble if you have a failed class III as your last record.

I am looking forward to having the details become better known.

Best regards,

-a-

[MARZ]

Well happy to say that the treadmill went good - had a pretty tech   Just to make sure I didn't under-do it I went for 12 minutes and 168 bpm...  Paper work is in the mail.