Category: FAA Matters

After 11 months, $1000 and a lot of hassle...the FAA finally gives me back my medical certificate

by Graham Email

I got a letter today from the FAA enclosing my Third Class medical certificate. This, you will recall, is the one I applied for last September, which was denied because I disclosed that I was taking an anti-anxiety medication (Cymbalta) at the time. Si… more »

Working hard to get my medical certificate restored

by Graham Email

In September 2007 I was denied a renewal of my Third Class medical certificate by the FAA because I was taking Cymbalta at the time. This is on the FAA list of psychotropic medications. I was aware that anti-depressants were incompatible with piloting ac… more »