FAA Disqualifying Medications

About this episode

This episode discusses FAA medical certification and the implications of disqualifying medications for pilots.

This episode brings you straight into the tricky world of FAA medical certification, with insights from the Ison brothers and their team. Find out why finding the official list of disqualifying drugs feels like a scavenger hunt, and hear real stories of pilots who learned the hard way. Curious if your prescription might flag you with the FAA, or how to protect your license if a doctor prescribes something unexpected? Join the conversation for smart, practical tips - and a few laughs - they wish every aviator knew before filling that next prescription. This episode might save your flying career. Show Highlights Do you know which medications the FAA bans? [02:20] What should you ask your doctor before starting a new medication? [05:38] Here is how you answer question 17A on the application [08:35] Discover how an occasional use of a med can disqualify you [14:38] This is what you need to know about antidepressants [15:18] How to develop a strategy when taking a disqualifying medication? [19:01] Learn more about the FAA's Pharmacological Division's role [21:08] This week's cockpit conundrum will guide you all about 61.53 [28:20] Remember this when you are vaping with friends [31:21]…

People in this episode

Host: Ison brothers

Topics covered

• FAA medical certification
• disqualifying medications
• pilot health
• prescription drugs
• aviation safety
• medical advice

Keywords

• FAA
• medications
• pilot certification
• prescription drugs
• aviation
• health
• disqualification

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FAA, Ison Law Firm, Pharmacological Division

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