what do they do?
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AngelFuree
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can you bend over and cough and take it like a man?
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You know...I've always heard these things before...
With all honesty though, has any AME ever done that to you though?
I've only gotten a medical once, first class, and I was pretty surprised that the guy didn't do much....
He just tested my reflexes (knee) and examined my back or something.... I don't remember too much....
However, I've seen it somewhere, the FAA site or (or some other website)....where there is a section on the examination form that says "anus"?...
Hmm......I don't know....?
Perhaps my AME didn't do a good job? Oh well, I hope he did the proper checkup. Wouldn't want to find out later on that I have a condition which could prevent me from having a first class medical. (Not that I need a first class medical at this point, but it's always good to know if you're in good shape)
can you bend over and cough and take it like a man?
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You know...I've always heard these things before...
With all honesty though, has any AME ever done that to you though?
I've only gotten a medical once, first class, and I was pretty surprised that the guy didn't do much....
He just tested my reflexes (knee) and examined my back or something.... I don't remember too much....
However, I've seen it somewhere, the FAA site or (or some other website)....where there is a section on the examination form that says "anus"?...
Hmm......I don't know....?
Perhaps my AME didn't do a good job? Oh well, I hope he did the proper checkup. Wouldn't want to find out later on that I have a condition which could prevent me from having a first class medical. (Not that I need a first class medical at this point, but it's always good to know if you're in good shape)
ready2fly
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With all honesty though, has any AME ever done that to you though?
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YES!!!!!!!
Third Class medical. I was quite violated.
Here's what mine consisted of:
hearing
sight
color/depth perception
Range of Motion
pee test
anal probe
turn your head and cough
joint palpatations
And this was for a Third Class. Thing lasted over an hour. NOW - if I'd gone ahead with the FIRST class as I had intended, God knows HOW long I would have been there. That would have included an EKG (I was 36 at the time).
I THINK I'll be choosing another AME for my next medical.
With all honesty though, has any AME ever done that to you though?
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YES!!!!!!!
Third Class medical. I was quite violated.
Here's what mine consisted of:
hearing
sight
color/depth perception
Range of Motion
pee test
anal probe
turn your head and cough
joint palpatations
And this was for a Third Class. Thing lasted over an hour. NOW - if I'd gone ahead with the FIRST class as I had intended, God knows HOW long I would have been there. That would have included an EKG (I was 36 at the time).
I THINK I'll be choosing another AME for my next medical.
AngelFuree
Well-Known Member
Yikes
Guess I was lucky then!
A nurse did the urine, hearing, sight, peripheral vision, color, weight, and height tests.
The AME only checked me like for 5 short minutes as described above.
Yep, "violated" is the word, heh heh...
Thank god I didn't undergo that! Egh...
Do you think it was perhaps because of my age (17)? I know he's NOT SUPPOSED to use that when carrying out the examination (well except the EKG) but I'm thinking he found it a bit unnecessary...? What are your thoughts?
AirborneMedic_ANGa10
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joint palpatations
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Hmmm....that makey no sense.
Perhaps you mean palpation (touching/feeling). i.e. Palpate your carotid pulse.
Two medical terms which are close in spelling, but not in definition.
joint palpatations
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Hmmm....that makey no sense.
Perhaps you mean palpation (touching/feeling). i.e. Palpate your carotid pulse.
Two medical terms which are close in spelling, but not in definition.
kellwolf
Piece of Trash
I'm sure they do. It's in the FARs that you can't be under the influence of illegal substances. I think if you show up stoned for your medical, they'll go ahead and assume you would show up stoned for a flight. I think they MAY screen for prescription meds that are prohibited, just in case you don't declare them on the form.
mtsu_av8er
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Do they test for DRUGS in your pee?
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Nope! That would be against the law!!!! And, boy, would I love to sue a doctor for testing for drugs without my permission!!!!
Do they test for DRUGS in your pee?
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Nope! That would be against the law!!!! And, boy, would I love to sue a doctor for testing for drugs without my permission!!!!
AirborneMedic_ANGa10
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They test for stuff like blood, bacteria, protein, and ketones.
The flight physicians don't, but your employer absolutely without a doubt WILL -- and repeatedly!
Don't do drugs and expect to fly airplanes for a living because when you're eventually caught, they'll have no mercy on you.
I know a person that went to a regional, decided to 'toke up' one weekend and take part in a procedure that urban legend says will mask the traces of drug use and got a test a few weeks later when he was in new hire ground school.
Needless to say, he's out of a job and may have had his licenses revoked as well. And with the drug-oriented revocation on his airman record, he probably can't even get a job driving a truck.
The FAA doesn't 'play', nor do any employers when it comes to drug use.
Don't do drugs and expect to fly airplanes for a living because when you're eventually caught, they'll have no mercy on you.
I know a person that went to a regional, decided to 'toke up' one weekend and take part in a procedure that urban legend says will mask the traces of drug use and got a test a few weeks later when he was in new hire ground school.
Needless to say, he's out of a job and may have had his licenses revoked as well. And with the drug-oriented revocation on his airman record, he probably can't even get a job driving a truck.
The FAA doesn't 'play', nor do any employers when it comes to drug use.
Skinnah
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whew thats a relief because I've been on a cocaine binge for about 2 weeks now.
actually I was having a discussion with a few people at my flight school and we were curious if they tested for drugs or not. so I thought JC would be a great place to find they answer.
thanks
actually I was having a discussion with a few people at my flight school and we were curious if they tested for drugs or not. so I thought JC would be a great place to find they answer.
thanks
