**This is a hybrid meeting. Please see below for specific instructions before registering.**

 Since the Air Commerce Act of 1926, the process of obtaining a pilot medical has become increasingly complex, intrusive, and involved. The FAA’s present system of obtaining a medical certificate involves a large number of questions about possible conditions which can result in deferral or denial of a medical certificate. Since it is now possible for airmen to fly using Basic Med or light sport privileges, medical applications should be handled with care to preserve these opportunities. 

This talk will review the FAA medical application process and how to best proceed in the event of potential medical concerns. It will also discuss alternative ways to fly without a current medical certificate. 

Speaker: Peter N. Steinmetz, MD, PhD is a research neurologist who is a GA pilot and flight instructor in single engine land airplanes and gliders with an instrument rating.
 

EAA/VMC Club, through the EAA's global Chapter structure, provides organized "hangar flying" focused on building flying knowledge and skills.  The program's network promotes a safety culture through continued education and believes that we develop safety and proficiency through education and real life experience. Monthly meetings offer an opportunity to share in-flight experiences and valuable safety tips. Through the FAA Safety Program, aviation professionals provide informative WINGS presentations. Membership in the EAA/VMC Club is encouraged but not required to participate in this meeting. For more information and to take part in this event, click the link below and register TODAY!

Park in front of the main terminal building. Entrance to the meeting room is from the outside on the left side of the main terminal door.

***Please note, this is a "hybrid" meeting providing an opportunity to attend in person, or via zoom. Please register for only one using the appropriate method below

In person registration instructions.

“Prior to attending a safety seminar please review and abide by current CDC, State and Local health guidelines.”

If you are attending in person, please complete registration via this faasafety page. (Limited to 35)

Zoom Registration instructions 

If you are attending via zoom, "do not" complete registration on this faasafety website as you normally would. Instead, click on the following link. Instructions to attend will be provided once registration is completed. https://tinyurl.com/7Sept21-VMC-Zoom-Registration (copy and paste if you are not re-directed). (Limited to 300)

This event is sponsored and hosted by the Local EAA/VMC Club and the FAA Safety Team.

What is the EAA/VMC Club?

The EAA/VMC Club is modeled after the popular IMC Club concept which provides organized “hangar flying” focused on building proficiency in instrument flying. The EAA/VMC Club will do the same, but for pilots who are not instrument rated and fly primarily under visual flight rules and VMC.

What is the purpose of EAA/VMC Club?

At EAA/VMC Club, our aim is to promote VFR flying, proficiency, and safety.  Along with monthly local meetings, we offer a resource-rich website which provides an electronic experience base.

Our intent is to create a community of pilots to share information, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety and build proficiency in general aviation.  EAA/VMC Club offers monthly meetings in which pilots can network and share knowledge and experiences.

Do you need to bring anything?

First, bring your thoughts or story and be willing to share them with the group.  This meeting is very interactive.  Participation by the group is a fundamental element of the EAA/VMC Club meeting.

Others have found it helpful to bring along a copy of their flight manual, GPS manual, and charts.  If you navigate with an iPad, bring it along.

Who can attend?

This meeting is open to all current, non-current, and future pilots.

For more information about the EAA/VMC Club, please visit http://www.eaa.org/VMCclub