First, thanks to all the pilots who post on this forum. I have learned much just reading here without posting.
Second, I’m surprised that there has not been any discussion on this forum (that I can find) about the EAA/AOPA medical exemption petition to the FAA.
The latest information I have is that the FAA may act on the petition about March 2013, but it wouldn’t surprise me if the FAA delayed action.
Therein lies my question. I have a third class special issuance medical (hypertension and hyperthyroidism - both well controlled). I plan to take Dr. Chien’s advice and have a through work up with my primary care physician and, if my AME will do it, a pre-third class medical examination before my medical expires in March.
But I worry, as we all do. My question is - would it be better to just wait and see what the FAA does on the petition, even if it means letting the third class expire.
I also wonder if the exemption will only apply to non-special issuance prior third class medicals.
I know that no one knows what the FAA will do, but does anyone have any thoughts or whether I should just wait until the FAA acts?
Thanks in advance.
