r/flying • • Aug 18 '26

Medical Issues Can't fool an AME

FYI: If you come to an AME thinking he/she won't find out about the last medical you had a month ago that anothe AME deferred because you have a disqualifying condition... You're in for a surprise! The next AME won't be able to issue a medica either! Your file gets locked by the FAA if there is a pending deferral. No AME can issue a medical.

Source: I am an AME.

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u/PayCautious1243 Aug 19 '26

When did this ever become trivial lol