Virtual Preflight Consultations
Virtual Preflight Consultations
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Prepare for Your FAA Medical Before You Apply
Prepare for Your FAA Medical Before You Apply
Certain medical conditions, medications, surgeries, or prior diagnoses can complicate FAA medical certification. Preparing before your examination can help prevent unnecessary deferrals, additional testing, and weeks or months of delays.
At Waiola Direct Care, Dr. T. Scott McMurry, a Senior FAA Aviation Medical Examiner, board-certified family physician, military Flight Surgeon, and private pilot, offers personalized virtual consultations to help pilots understand FAA requirements and prepare for their next medical examination.
30-Minute Phone Consultation | Available Nationwide
When Should You Schedule a Preflight Consultation?
When Should You Schedule a Preflight Consultation?
A consultation may be beneficial if you have questions about:
Medical Conditions: Heart conditions, diabetes, sleep apnea, neurological disorders, or other chronic medical issues.
Medications: Prescription medications and their compatibility with FAA medical certification.
Mental Health or ADHD: Previous diagnoses, antidepressant use, stimulant medications, or psychiatric treatment.
Prior FAA Issues: Medical deferrals, denials, Special Issuance Authorizations, or requests for additional documentation.
Surgery or Hospitalization: Recent procedures, injuries, or significant changes in your medical history.
FAA Certification Pathways: CACI, Fast Track, Special Issuance, or other applicable certification processes.
What to Expect During Your Consultation
What to Expect During Your Consultation
Dr. McMurry will review your medical history and specific concerns, discuss relevant FAA medical certification standards, and help you develop an individualized plan.
Your consultation may include:
Reviewing your medical conditions, medications, and relevant records.
Discussing how the FAA may evaluate your situation.
Identifying records, testing, or specialist evaluations that may be needed.
Reviewing applicable FAA certification pathways.
Determining appropriate next steps before scheduling your FAA medical examination.
Our goal is to help you approach your next FAA medical examination informed, prepared, and with fewer avoidable surprises.
How to Prepare
How to Prepare
Before your consultation, complete your patient registration and gather any relevant medical records, specialist reports, medication lists, or FAA correspondence.
Whenever possible, submit your records securely before your appointment so Dr. McMurry can review them in advance.
You will receive detailed preparation instructions when scheduling.
30 Minutes | Phone Consultation
Available to pilots throughout Hawaiʻi and across the United States.
Preflight consultations are advisory and do not constitute an FAA medical examination or guarantee certification. No FAA medical application is initiated or medical certificate issued during this visit.
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