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Today I would like to inform those of you who may not be aware, of the availability of free aeromedical training programs for general aviation pilots.
The FAA offers free aviation safety and physiology training courses to any person 18 years of age and over with a valid Class 1, 2, or 3 medical certificate. U.S. citizenship or residency is NOT a requirement. It is being graciously and generously offered to anyone wishing to attend. Security clearance must be obtained prior to arrival for the program. The only costs to the applicant are transportation and accommodation.
The programs are given at the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) located in the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
I had the pleasure and privilege of spending a day at CAMI during a recent Aviation Medical Examiners seminar in Oklahoma City. The educational staff was very knowledgeable and experienced with an obvious passion for their important work. There is no doubt in my mind that the existence of this program has prevented numerous aviation incidents and accidents and saved lives.
To the best of my knowledge, no similar program for general aviation civilian pilots exists in Canada. In my opinion, every pilot or student pilot would benefit greatly from such training.
For details on the program and application procedure click on the following links:
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/physiologc.pdf
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/airman_education/aerospace_physiology/cami_enrollment/how_to/
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Stay well. Stay safe.
Armando
E. A. Mastrangelo M.D., CAME, AME
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