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Scenario Discussion: Aviation Medical
Module 2
Read & View
Read and view the following resources.
Practical Aviation & Aerospace Law | ERAU
Hunt Library - Ebook Central
(https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/erau/detail.
action?docID=6273500)
Chapter 3- Aviation Medical Cases
AME Guidance Released for Pilots Who Have Had COVID-19 | AOPA
(https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2021/march/26/ame-guidance-released-for-
pilots-who-have-had-covid-19) (Note: This also applies to air traffic controllers.)
AINsight: CBD Still Risky Business for Pilots | AINonline
(https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/blogs/ainsight-cbd-still-risky-business-pilots?
utm_hsid=28757042&utm_campaign=AIN%20Alerts&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=229764290&_h
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Pilot Minute: What are some tips for speeding up my medical certification? | 1:34
YouTube (https://youtu.be/sC-C4GwFZ9Q)
Post
Read through all the scenarios before choosing one to complete.
Post your thorough and complete answers to one of the following scenarios. Provide the
scenario number at the beginning of your post.
Make your original, primary posting by the fourth day of this module week.
,6/21/24, 9:51 PM Topic: 2.2 Scenario Discussion: Aviation Medical
Please read through all sections before proceeding to the next page and refer back whenever
necessary.
Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
You are a pilot. You have a stuffy nose and are taking a commercial, over-the-counter cold
remedy.
How can you tell if it is legal for you to fly while you are taking that medication?
Even if it proves technically legal for you to fly, would it be prudent?
Please proceed to Scenario 2.
You are a pilot. You are arrested for an alcohol-related traffic offense.
Are you required to report the arrest to the FAA? If so, to whom and when?
If your driver’s license is suspended due to the incident, are you required to report the
suspension to the FAA? If so, to whom and when?
If the FAA requests that you submit to a battery of psychological tests to determine
whether you are an alcoholic, are you required to comply? If so, who is responsible for
paying the costs of that testing?
Please proceed to Scenario 3.
For a nation or union of nations other than the U.S:
Compare the applicable medical standards for the certification of civilian pilots with the
FAA standards described in the text, identifying similarities and differences.
Provide hyperlinks to references you used.
If you choose to answer this scenario, then also answer either Scenario 1 or 3 by
reference to the regulations you identified in your response to this scenario.
Reply
Once you have made your post, reply thoughtfully to at least two of your classmates’ posts who
chose a different scenario from the one you originally answered.
Respond critically and analytically but also politely and professionally.
Express your agreement or disagreement with their analyses and clearly state your reasons.
,6/21/24, 9:51 PM Topic: 2.2 Scenario Discussion: Aviation Medical
Watch for, read, and reply to responses made on your initial post.
Refer to the attached rubric for grading guidelines.
This activity supports Module Objectives 1–4 and Learning Outcomes 1, 2, & 12.
(https://erau.instructure.com/courses/154575/pages/module-2-overview-and-objectives)
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Feb 8, 2023
As a pilot, it is important to understand the restrictions and regulations of flying while taking
any type of medication, including over-the-counter remedies for common illnesses like a cold.
To determine if it is legal for you to fly while taking this medication, you must first consult the
Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) guidelines.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration does not publish a comprehensive list of “approved”
medications for pilots. However, FAR 61.53, 67.113, 67.213, 67.313, and 91.17 preclude flying
while having a condition or taking a medication that might affect flight safety. Additionally, the
FAA lists prohibited medication types and resources that help pilots determine if their Over-the-
Counter (OTC) medication can be taken while flying. Pilots are prohibited from using any
medication that is classified as disapproved by the FAA while flying.
In addition to consulting FAA resources, it is also important to consider the IMSAFE checklist, a
set of guidelines used by pilots to assess their fitness to fly. The acronym stands for Illness,
Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and External factors. The IMSAFE checklist can help
pilots assess the effects of their medications on their overall physical and mental well-being
and determine if it is safe for them to fly.
Even if the medication proves technically legal for you to use while flying, it is still important to
consider whether or not it would be prudent. For example, certain medications can cause
drowsiness or affect your reaction time, which can be dangerous while flying a plane. In such
cases, it is always better to err on the side of caution and avoid flying until you are no longer
taking the medication. Additionally, in this particular situation, if you have a stuffy nose and
clogged sinuses, it can negatively impact your ability to perform at your best, causing fatigue,
, 6/21/24, 9:51 PM Topic: 2.2 Scenario Discussion: Aviation Medical
headache, difficulty concentrating, and reduced hearing acuity. This can potentially lead to
mistakes in piloting the aircraft, putting yourself, passengers, and others in harm's way. I recall
flying as a student pilot with a stuffy nose, not fully understanding the potential consequences.
Given the pressure changes I experienced during the flight, I was in considerable discomfort. I
landed temporarily deaf in one ear since I could not equalize the pressure with the Valsava
maneuver.
In conclusion, as a pilot, it is important to follow the FAA's guidelines and consider the IMSAFE
checklist when determining whether it is legal and safe to fly while taking any type of
medication, including over-the-counter remedies. Making the right decision to prioritize safety
should always be the top priority.
Reply
( http Matthew Gulotta (https://erau.instructure.com/courses/154575/users/2387) c
Feb 14, 2023
Grayson,
I would say if the drug had any adverse effect on your body, such as drowsiness, or caused
difficulty concentrating, made you fatigued, or dizzy or the like, it would not be legal for you
to fly. I think that is what you meant, I just wanted to clarify the "technically legal" language,
which I think the class is using to try to slip people up.
Edited by Matthew Gulotta (https://erau.instructure.com/courses/154575/users/2387) on Feb 14 at 10:10pm
Reply
(https:/
Hello all,
You are a pilot. You have a stuffy nose and are taking a commercial off-the-shelf cold
remedy. Scenario 1
1. How can you tell if it is legal for you to fly while you are taking that medication?
Since the medication stated is a “off the shelf” brand and not something prescribed by a
doctor, pilots would need to adhere to 14 CFR §91.17(a)(3). According to Hamilton & Nilsson
(2022) "14 CFR §91.17(a)(3) requires that you refrain from acting as a pilot or other required
c
This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible
due Feb 19
56 85
Scenario Discussion: Aviation Medical
Module 2
Read & View
Read and view the following resources.
Practical Aviation & Aerospace Law | ERAU
Hunt Library - Ebook Central
(https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/erau/detail.
action?docID=6273500)
Chapter 3- Aviation Medical Cases
AME Guidance Released for Pilots Who Have Had COVID-19 | AOPA
(https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2021/march/26/ame-guidance-released-for-
pilots-who-have-had-covid-19) (Note: This also applies to air traffic controllers.)
AINsight: CBD Still Risky Business for Pilots | AINonline
(https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/blogs/ainsight-cbd-still-risky-business-pilots?
utm_hsid=28757042&utm_campaign=AIN%20Alerts&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=229764290&_h
senc=p2ANqtz-
_liRF9qnH2nOPKvT4mgDdQv80yyFCeueypA5Pi63zSlND0C6H1DI4IROqq5IQpQSGRHWnUxAOtt
WcX7EOC19ZihZEsVQ&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email)
Pilot Minute: What are some tips for speeding up my medical certification? | 1:34
YouTube (https://youtu.be/sC-C4GwFZ9Q)
Post
Read through all the scenarios before choosing one to complete.
Post your thorough and complete answers to one of the following scenarios. Provide the
scenario number at the beginning of your post.
Make your original, primary posting by the fourth day of this module week.
,6/21/24, 9:51 PM Topic: 2.2 Scenario Discussion: Aviation Medical
Please read through all sections before proceeding to the next page and refer back whenever
necessary.
Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
You are a pilot. You have a stuffy nose and are taking a commercial, over-the-counter cold
remedy.
How can you tell if it is legal for you to fly while you are taking that medication?
Even if it proves technically legal for you to fly, would it be prudent?
Please proceed to Scenario 2.
You are a pilot. You are arrested for an alcohol-related traffic offense.
Are you required to report the arrest to the FAA? If so, to whom and when?
If your driver’s license is suspended due to the incident, are you required to report the
suspension to the FAA? If so, to whom and when?
If the FAA requests that you submit to a battery of psychological tests to determine
whether you are an alcoholic, are you required to comply? If so, who is responsible for
paying the costs of that testing?
Please proceed to Scenario 3.
For a nation or union of nations other than the U.S:
Compare the applicable medical standards for the certification of civilian pilots with the
FAA standards described in the text, identifying similarities and differences.
Provide hyperlinks to references you used.
If you choose to answer this scenario, then also answer either Scenario 1 or 3 by
reference to the regulations you identified in your response to this scenario.
Reply
Once you have made your post, reply thoughtfully to at least two of your classmates’ posts who
chose a different scenario from the one you originally answered.
Respond critically and analytically but also politely and professionally.
Express your agreement or disagreement with their analyses and clearly state your reasons.
,6/21/24, 9:51 PM Topic: 2.2 Scenario Discussion: Aviation Medical
Watch for, read, and reply to responses made on your initial post.
Refer to the attached rubric for grading guidelines.
This activity supports Module Objectives 1–4 and Learning Outcomes 1, 2, & 12.
(https://erau.instructure.com/courses/154575/pages/module-2-overview-and-objectives)
Search entries or author Unread ✓ Subscribed
Reply
(https:/ Grayson Brunjes (He/Him/His) (https://erau.instructure.com/courses/154575/users/272602) c
Feb 8, 2023
As a pilot, it is important to understand the restrictions and regulations of flying while taking
any type of medication, including over-the-counter remedies for common illnesses like a cold.
To determine if it is legal for you to fly while taking this medication, you must first consult the
Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) guidelines.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration does not publish a comprehensive list of “approved”
medications for pilots. However, FAR 61.53, 67.113, 67.213, 67.313, and 91.17 preclude flying
while having a condition or taking a medication that might affect flight safety. Additionally, the
FAA lists prohibited medication types and resources that help pilots determine if their Over-the-
Counter (OTC) medication can be taken while flying. Pilots are prohibited from using any
medication that is classified as disapproved by the FAA while flying.
In addition to consulting FAA resources, it is also important to consider the IMSAFE checklist, a
set of guidelines used by pilots to assess their fitness to fly. The acronym stands for Illness,
Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and External factors. The IMSAFE checklist can help
pilots assess the effects of their medications on their overall physical and mental well-being
and determine if it is safe for them to fly.
Even if the medication proves technically legal for you to use while flying, it is still important to
consider whether or not it would be prudent. For example, certain medications can cause
drowsiness or affect your reaction time, which can be dangerous while flying a plane. In such
cases, it is always better to err on the side of caution and avoid flying until you are no longer
taking the medication. Additionally, in this particular situation, if you have a stuffy nose and
clogged sinuses, it can negatively impact your ability to perform at your best, causing fatigue,
, 6/21/24, 9:51 PM Topic: 2.2 Scenario Discussion: Aviation Medical
headache, difficulty concentrating, and reduced hearing acuity. This can potentially lead to
mistakes in piloting the aircraft, putting yourself, passengers, and others in harm's way. I recall
flying as a student pilot with a stuffy nose, not fully understanding the potential consequences.
Given the pressure changes I experienced during the flight, I was in considerable discomfort. I
landed temporarily deaf in one ear since I could not equalize the pressure with the Valsava
maneuver.
In conclusion, as a pilot, it is important to follow the FAA's guidelines and consider the IMSAFE
checklist when determining whether it is legal and safe to fly while taking any type of
medication, including over-the-counter remedies. Making the right decision to prioritize safety
should always be the top priority.
Reply
( http Matthew Gulotta (https://erau.instructure.com/courses/154575/users/2387) c
Feb 14, 2023
Grayson,
I would say if the drug had any adverse effect on your body, such as drowsiness, or caused
difficulty concentrating, made you fatigued, or dizzy or the like, it would not be legal for you
to fly. I think that is what you meant, I just wanted to clarify the "technically legal" language,
which I think the class is using to try to slip people up.
Edited by Matthew Gulotta (https://erau.instructure.com/courses/154575/users/2387) on Feb 14 at 10:10pm
Reply
(https:/
Hello all,
You are a pilot. You have a stuffy nose and are taking a commercial off-the-shelf cold
remedy. Scenario 1
1. How can you tell if it is legal for you to fly while you are taking that medication?
Since the medication stated is a “off the shelf” brand and not something prescribed by a
doctor, pilots would need to adhere to 14 CFR §91.17(a)(3). According to Hamilton & Nilsson
(2022) "14 CFR §91.17(a)(3) requires that you refrain from acting as a pilot or other required
