Claims BMI Is An Indicator Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, A Disqualifying Condition
Sometimes it seems like somebody at the FAA lays awake at night coming up with ways to make it more difficult for those who might want to fly to obtain a pilot certificate. It looks like the latest effort will come from a medical angle. The FAA is preparing new guidelines for its medical examiners that could disqualify many pilots because of their Body Mass Index (BMI). The move could impact a significant number of Private Pilot certificate holders.
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