The author, an armless pilot, is pursuing a third-class medical certificate to fly a custom-built airplane, "The Impossible Airplane," which doesn't qualify under light sport rules. Securing the ...

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...

As of Monday, June 23, truck drivers and CDL applicants no longer have to submit a paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate to their state’s driver’s license agency -- at least in most states. On Monday, ...

FAA medical certificate reviews typically take 6-12 months in worst-case scenarios (complex medical conditions), but 90% of pilots receive certificates immediately after their appointment. Delays are ...

When people need medical care, they assume that the doctor who treats them has been well trained. Well, not necessarily. In a recent two-part series, Courant reporters Andrew Julien and Jack Dolan ...