289 FAA Medicals and Unreported Conditions with Dr. Warren Silberman + GA News 289 FAA Medicals and Unreported Conditions with Dr. Warren Silberman + GA News
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Max talks with Dr. Warren Silberman about an investigation into nearly 5,000 pilots suspected of falsifying their medical records to conceal that they were receiving benefits for mental health disorders and other serious conditions that could make them unfit to fly. Dr. Silberman talks about issues raised by the article, and he also has advice for what you should do BEFORE you go to get your next medical.

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