Before today’s change (December 3, 2025), a pilot had to prove stability for six months before applying for a Special Issuance Authorization. A pilot now has to show three months of stability on one Path II medication. The rest of the Path II protocol is unchanged.
FAA Path II Antidepressant Protocol Shortens SIA Wait Time from Six to Three Months Read More »
FAA approves a new antidepressant, vilazodone, for pilot and air traffic controllers.
FAA Adds New Antidepressant to Path II Read More »
On January 22, 2025, Dr. Penny Giovanetti, Director of the FAA\’s Medical Specialties Division, issued a memo that formally withdraws consent for first-time aviation psychiatric and neuropsychological assessments.
Federal Air Surgeon Withdraws Approval for Virtual Visits Read More »
If a pilot makes a disability claim to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs about a mental health condition (like PTSD) or a mental health-related condition (like insomnia), the VA arranges for the service member to have a Compensation and Disability evaluation by either an internal provider, like a VA employed psychologist, or an outsourced provider
What is a 50% service-connected disability for a mental health condition? Read More »
CBD products can cause a DOT test to be positive for marijuana.
Why Pilots Should Avoid CBD Products Read More »
