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Conditions the FAA Won't Certify

Conditions the FAA Won't Certify

Update: 2025-11-28
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On this episode, the Ison Brothers, along with Bailey Nagle, tackle the controversial topic of medical conditions that can ground pilots for good. Find out which diagnoses the FAA refuses to budge on and why a misdiagnosis isn't always the end of the runway. 

Discover surprising ways pilots have fought back and won, even when the odds seemed impossible. This unscripted chat offers stories, expert insights, and a dose of humor that makes even the regulations entertaining. 

If you've ever wondered where hope fits into FAA decision-making, you won't want to miss this episode.

Show Highlights

  • Learn to understand the standards that could deny your approval [01:59 ]
  • Discover the conditions not referenced by the name of the regulation [04:51 ]
  • How might individuals with disqualifying conditions still obtain a medical certificate? [05:36 ]
  • What if you were misdiagnosed? [12:30 ]
  • Discover the special issuance protocol for Type 1 Diabetes [15:45 ]
  • This is when you cannot go to the NTSB [18:23 ]
  • Here is why transparency in the application process is necessary [20:42 ]

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Conditions the FAA Won't Certify

Conditions the FAA Won't Certify