And, for the first 16 years of my aviation career, i was fortunate enough to breeze through both the many checkboxes on the faa airman medical application faa form 85008, now exclusively online via medxpress and the exam itself. Frequently asked questions what is discovery medxpress service. By bill gunn 212017 as most of you know by now, the faa has published the final rule for no 3rd class medical flight in certain aircraft under certain circumstances. Pilots cannot use and ames may not accept old paper applications for airman medical certification, faa form 85008. Faa systems, including all related equipment, networks, and network devices specifically including internet access are provided for the processing of official u. Aug 16, 2005 ethical software by alex bunardzic building disposable software with rails. Click on logo above to learn about the sponsored link. Briefly, this is for far part 91 flights not for compensation or hire in ga aircraft up to 6000 pounds gross weight. This paper is not the official federal aviation administration faa. I look forward to meeting you and sharing flight stories. You will need to obtain a 3rd class faa airmens medical and you can do so by going to the faa medxpress site.
Countries all countries involved in the saletransaction whether it is free of charge or chargeable need to. After using rails on a couple of initial projects, i also became aware that the reality of disposable software is upon us. The first company to link health care financial and clinical data and analytics with physician incentives on a large scale. All emails from the system will be sent to this address. The federal aviation administrations faa acceptance of a software component that may be only a part of an airborne systems software applications and intended functions.
Today, im going to show you an example from my recent practice. An email containing your initial password and instructions for completing the account request process will be sent to the address provided. The faa application for airman medical certificate and student pilot certificate faa form 85008 online version is one of the most maligned federal applications. Please remember you will need to complete your questionnaire in medxpress prior to attending.
That all changed in 2007, when i was diagnosed with a medical condition multiple sclerosis that made things a little more complicated. Software reuse in safetycritical systems federal aviation. Country of originmanufacture should be obtained for all purchased items and records kept as proof. The food and drug administration is starting a pilot project with software and medical companies such as apple inc. You are helping to support the faas goal of speeding up medical certification and increasing data integrity. The federal aviation administrations medxpress system allows anyone requiring an faa medical certificate or student pilot medical certificate to electronically complete their medical application faa form 85008. On friday, july 28, fda announced a new software precertification precert pilot program in a federal register notice the precert program is one of three main action items discussed in the agencys recentlyreleased digital health innovation action plan cdrh also held a webinar on august 1 to provide an overview of the program and answer stakeholder questions. Objectoriented embedded systems programming in c prentice hall series on programming tools and methodologies ted. A national leader in gainsharing policy, strategy and practical application. History of nontraffic convictions misdemeanors or felonies. Bas medxpress medical devices and disposables, capital. Faa form 85008, now exclusively online via medxpress and the exam itself.
Its not always easy to talk to someone about prescription treatments. Index to pilot medical application for aviation medical. Get in the express lane to medical certification the federal aviation administrations medxpress system allows anyone requiring an faa medical certificate or student pilot medical certificate to electronically complete their medical application faa form 85008. Information entered into medxpress will be available to your aviation. Subsequently, a status report is required once a year for those pilots applying for first and second class medical certificates, and at the time of every exam for those pilots applying for a third class medical certificate. Faa medxpress program for pilots your express lane to. Information for aviation medical examiners processing medxpress applications. You dont need to book an appointment with your gp, take time off work, or queue up at a pharmacy. The medxpress registry websites the site are comprised of various web pages operated by ics software. The federal aviation administrations medxpress system allows anyone. Thank you for participating in the faas medxpress program. From fda to faa how the faa evaluates drugs for aeromedical use. I filled out the medxpress application online and submitted it.
Faa medxpress medx, released in 2007, is a web application applicants may use for the electronic submission of faa form 85008 applicant information items 1 20. One of the programs that helps faa fulfill this mission is the faa medical certification system, known as faa medxpress, which has the following functions. If you wish you can foia northrop grummans contract to operate the nonfaa server onto which you put your medxpress. Only online applications are now allowed, and this is called medxpress.
Complaints include how vague some questions are posed, form layout less of a problem now with medxpress, the online version, and the lack of room to report medical conditions or. Aerospace medical certification subsystem amcs online. Discovery medxpress is a convenient service that allows discovery health members and adult dependants to order their medicine over the phone and online and have it delivered to an address of their choice. Subsequently, a status report is required once a year for those pilots applying for first and second class medical certificates, and at the time of every exam for those pilots applying for. Jul 02, 20 if you wish you can foia northrop grummans contract to operate the non faa server onto which you put your medxpress. The federal aviation administration faa office of information and technology ait has a requirement for technical support services to assist with the implementation and continuing support of enterprisewide software application and database development and maintenance related activities that can be broadly categorized as solution development. Medxpress replaces faa paper form 85008 effective 10112. Medical devices and disposables, capital equipment. Prior to any faa medical exam, the pilot must go to click link and fill out the faa application form and obtain a confirmation number. Its unique functionality caters to the stringent regulatory.
Federal aviation administrations faa acceptance of a software component that may be only. Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800 independence avenue, sw washington, dc 20591 1866tellfaa 18668355322. Discovery medxpress will manage the ordering and tracking of medicines and. The stuck mic avcast did a recent episode on the process on medxpress. We understand the impact a recall, poor inspection outcome, or import ban can have on your medical devices supply chain.
Although some pilots think this is big brother stuff, it is actually the same database that has been used for many years. Pilots who submitted their applications last week before the medxpress outage can still have their examinations processed by their ames as this is a different system. Then printed out a copy to take to the ame along with my physicians letter, ekg, and other information that the office requested. Faa compliance for resmed devices to whom it may concern, the us department of transportation dot final rule, nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in air travel 73 fr 27614 which updates title 14 cfr part 382, effective may, 2009 provides important. Anything not picked up by a designee is considered unverified data just like the iacra i put in today, signing off my cfii student.
Flight preparation for your faa aviation medical examination. In this day of instant database checks, that might seem unnecessary, since an inspector could check on your medicalairman certificate status instantly via cell phone 247, but its no different in that regard than dls and cops, where. The faa have stream lined the process on a new web site at medxpress. The faa s main reason is that they want to be able to physically take your only legal certificate away from you if they suspend or revoke it. Pia federal aviation administration medical certification. Thank you for requesting an account with the faa medxpress web site. Reusable software components federal aviation administration. A letter is required when a pilot reports treatment for hypertension for the first time. The nurse may have been telling the pilot that he needed to be the one to input the data into medxpress prior to the visit, rather than expect the office to do so upon his arrival. Dec 27, 2012 the faa have stream lined the process on a new web site at medxpress. You must provide us the confirmation number issued by medxpress in order for us to access your information. Medical and surgical devices and disposables distribution, capital equipment, orthopaedic devices and equipment, medical consumables. Fda initiates software precertification pilot program.
Prior to any faa medical exam, the pilot must go to s. Join our community today and start interacting with existing members. Information entered into medxpress will be available to. The faa medxpress system allows anyone requiring an faa medical certificate or student pilot medical certificate to electronically complete the faa form 85008.
Jan 22, 2007 one of the programs that helps faa fulfill this mission is the faa medical certification system, known as faa medxpress, which has the following functions. Faa medxpress is a web application used by pilots to submit their certification applicant information items 1 through 20 of the faa form 85008. Jan 03, 2017 pilots who submitted their applications last week before the medxpress outage can still have their examinations processed by their ames as this is a different system. Faas medxpress to replace paper medical application. Order prescription treatments by yourself in private, no facetoface appointments are needed. Went in and got it done in under 40 minutes from the moment i walked through the door. The email address is not made public and will only be used if you wish to receive a new password or wish to receive certain news or notifications by email. Last year i became aware of the disposable software phenomenon. Provides an online version of the faas medical history form 85008 application for airman medical certificate or airman medical and student pilot certificate for applicants to submit. Fox, id suggest maybe you follow up with the ame office directly for clarification if you like that particular doctor. Complete the form below to request an faa medxpress account. Agreement between user and the medxpress registry offering services for 2018 mips the medxpress registry websites the site are comprised of various web pages operated by ics software. Our uk medical team will then recommend a treatment and issue a free prescription. Information for aviation medical examiners processing.
Feb 08, 20 the nurse may have been telling the pilot that he needed to be the one to input the data into medxpress prior to the visit, rather than expect the office to do so upon his arrival. Ac 20148 reusable software components federal aviation. Reusable software components are designed to apply the power and benefit of reusable, interchangeable parts from other industries to the field of software. Pia federal aviation administration medical certification system. The federal aviation administrations faa acceptance of a software component that may be. What is a faaawarded do178bc reusable software component rsc. Many manufacturers desire to reuse software components in multiple. Print a copy of the form and bring it with you to your examination. Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at from the 2014 ame guide pages 2641, faa and fda web data. Information entered into medxpress will be transmitted to the faa and will be.
Unauthorized access or use of this computer system may subject violators to criminal, civil, andor administrative action. Start a free 2 minutes online consultation with simple questions about your health. As of october 1, 2012, the faa no longer allows the use of the paper version of 85008, which is the application for medical certification. Select one question mothers maiden name four digit pin. Once you have registered at the faa website you can then find a local aviation medical examiner to carry out the physical. The faa medxpress system allows anyone requesting an faa medical clearance or medical certificate to electronically complete an application.
We provide complete machined components from casting and submodule assembly. Everything not picked up by a designee is wiped at 60 days. The site is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein the terms. Faa medical certificate group 3 aviation communications. This is a federal aviation administration faa computer system. Fda pilot project aims at quick approvals for medical software. The faas main reason is that they want to be able to physically take your only legal certificate away from you if they suspend or revoke it. Welcome to airline pilot forums connect and get the inside scoop on airline companies if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq. User account hacked by salim delaware aviation support. First if you are a 20something like me the the online form at medxpress is extremely easy to fill out to set up an account on the medxpress site. Medsupply inventory software is specifically tailored for all types of medical and dental facilities to control expiring medications, implants, and supplies. In this day of instant database checks, that might seem unnecessary, since an inspector could check on your medicalairman certificate status instantly via cell phone 247, but its no different in that regard than dls and cops, where you must have the.