Before Your DGCA or FAA Medical Examination

Get plenty of rest. 
Drink plenty of water the day of the exam.
Avoid foods/beverages with caffeine, sodium or carbohydrates/sugar at least 8 hrs prior.

Vision Testing

Bring glasses/contacts to examination. Reveal Before hand that you are wearing contact lenses. Color Vision should be pre-tested to assure success. Check Here
Distant Vision should be pre-tested to assure success.
Near Vision should be pre-tested to assure success.  

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure should be pre-tested by your private physician to assure success. FAA permits up to 155/95 mmHg.
Values below 140/90 are preferred by DGCA.  Readings above this preclude certification.  Most blood pressure medications are approved. If you have have been recently put on medication for hypertension report this fact to your AME at the time of medicals.

When B.P. is tested at the AME's office, tell the nurse/physician you want to sit without talking for a few minutes before the test.

Hearing

Can you hear a soft voice at 6 feet?  If not, get a hearing evaluation from a private physician to establish the loss and the need for a hearing amplification.  DGCA does not permit hearing aids. Most pilots with minor hearing loss are permitted to use a headset as "amplification".

If your AME uses audiometric equipment, you should be pre-tested to assure success. Check Here

Electrocardiogram

Your EKG should be pre-tested by your private physician to discover any abnormalities.  Don't let your private physician dismiss "minor" variants of normal.  If ANYTHING is discovered, you should complete an evaluation and obtain documentation of the issue/condition.  You can send you EKG report for consultation here Upload your report to confirm fitness

Doctor visits since your last medical or in the last 3 years

If you have been to the doctor for anything other than routine check-ups or general counseling, you should bring documentation to the DGCA or FAA examination.  In many cases additional information from your specialist is required. 

Alcohol & Substance Issues

Alcohol and Substance Issues require extensive paperwork. Contact further help at  aerodoctor@pilots-medical.com 

Surgeries, procedures, new conditions or medications

If your medications or medical condition has changed since your last exam, you should bring documentation to your DGCA or FAA examination.  To get pre test advise Upload your report to confirm fitness

Conditions which require Special Issuance / Waiver

If you have a condition which has or will require , you to obtain a Wavier, you should get the connecting documents from the concern specialist prior to the medicals. These will be required to show to the DGCA or FAA examiner .

Vitamins, herbal preparations and food supplements

Some herbal preparations can jeopardize your DGCA or FAA medical examination.  Do not mention it in the column where you are asked to write about medication taken.

Not sure about lab work or other examination requirements?

All parameters evaluated during an DGCA or FAA examination can be pre-tested privately to assure compliance. 

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