dlogan17 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Is anyone taking their Class 1A flight physical anytime soon? If so, will you ask the doctor if they accept retained orthopedic hardware in the foot? I heard from what I believe is a credible source that they will not accept anyone with retained hardware. From where I am in the process, it will be a few months before I can get a flight physical. I am considering just going ahead and having my hardware removed. From a time perspective, it makes sense to me to go ahead and have it removed now, rather than wait a few months to be told I have to have it removed. There is a 6 month waiting period to join after any surgery, so I am just trying to cut my wait time down. Anyone have experience with this or advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avbug Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I did my first class last month. You can call your AME to ask. You can also call AOPA's hotline, if you're a member and participate in their program. https://www.leftseat.com/Orthopaedics.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r22butters Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 You'll probably get more responses if you re-post this on the military forum? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlogan17 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 You'll probably get more responses if you re-post this on the military forum?Very good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlogan17 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I did my first class last month. You can call your AME to ask. You can also call AOPA's hotline, if you're a member and participate in their program. https://www.leftseat.com/Orthopaedics.htmExcellent information. Thank you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avbug Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 The comments above actually pertained to the FAA first class, vs. the military, but the scope and requirements are comparable. Check with a flight surgeon outside of the facility or location you anticipate using. Also try the aptap website for some useful insight. http://www.aptap.org 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Looks like avbug forgot to read the question. Again. Yes, if you have a question about the army, I would ask the army. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pokey Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I did my first class last month. this is tempting, but? i shall refrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I think the doctor kicked him out after listening to 20 minutes of how overqualified he is. How can you know "what every switch does" on the old four-seven if you get lost in the first sentence of a question? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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