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The Passover Diet by Ray Basri MD, FACP
The Passover Diet By Ray Basri MD, FACP You can order full copy of the book here: “E-BOOK” “PRINT BOOK”
Balloons Festival
This weekend balloon festival was a unique experience bringing together aviation, photography, beautiful sunsets, and ballooning. The weather in mid July could not have been better. It was clear bright sunshine and warm. When the balloons took flight at 7 PM there was a setting sun and a gentle breeze from the west. I came […]
Aeromedical Deliberations in the Germanwings Tragedy
The Germanwings tragedy this week brought to the forefront the mental health assessment for commercial airmen. There are reports that the copilot had another serious health issue with his vision. I would like to raise the possibility that there is a connection between the suicide, mental health issues, change in vision, and perhaps a brain […]
Dragon is a free-flying spacecraft designed to deliver both cargo and people to orbiting destinations.
Dragon
Congratulations Marcos Franca to become private pilot!
OFC happily announces that today our student and friend MARCOS FRANCA passed his checkride to become a Private Pilot! Congratulations Marcos, and well done.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – Pilot – FAA Medical Exam
Pilots are concerned about a new medical standard for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) by the Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The concern is that pilots with a serious weight problem will be adversely affected in their recertification. I would like to present my perspective as a senior AME. My thoughts are my own and not necessarily […]
Duration of FAA Pilot medical certificates
Many pilots ask if we could recap the duration for their medical certificates. and the frequency for the EKG for the first class airmen. First Class Medical Certificate: A first class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus o 6 calendar months for operations requiring a first class medical […]
6th Annual International Aviation Medical Examiner Seminar – presenting cutting Edge Technology
Cool gadgets in Aviation! Check out the latest: X2 Biosystem (TBA) and Heart Rate & Pulse Oximeter Monitor – Cutting Edge Technology. Once every 2 years, the FAA sponsors a medical education program in Europe for Senior Aviation Medical Examiners. It is a terrific opportunity to learn directly from the top FAA medical leadership. This year […]
The Oculus Rift Made Me Believe I Could Fly
by Joshua Batson Yesterday, I flew over downtown San Francisco. I swooped past the Transamerica Pyramid, taking care not to get speared, and winged it out towards the water. A heavy fog covered the bay, as usual, so I decided to head back into the city. I dove sharply, and the wind started whipping […]
Captain Sully Sullenberger and the Miracle on the Hudson
I turned on the radio and caught the first mention of a plane down in the Hudson. Not just a plane, but a commercial airliner in the river just a half mile away. By Ray Basri, MD, FACP I began my morning running a couple of stress tests and then settled into the office seeing […]
