Misrepresenting on medical applications

There was a thread recently where this was briefly discussed, though I
can't seem to quite find it now.

On AOPA's web site, they talk a bit about how the feds do try to levy
stiff penalties on people whom intentionally misrepresents facts on the
medical, if they're caught.

(And they indicate that simple oversights can usually be cleared up with
some additional work and talking with people before it snowballs.)

http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsite...29medical.html

Apparently, they (los federales) generally save revocation for
intentional falsification if found in aftermath of an accident or
incident, and suspension if less serious.

I certainly understand why pilots generally feel they don't volunteer
anything not explicitly asked for -- reasonable enough, given how things
works in the real world. Just make sure one doesn't misrepresent any
materially important fact, I guess.

-Dan

Actually, the most recent crack down was mostly a result of cross
referencing people on social security disability with class 1 and 2
medicals.

-Robert

Dan Foster wrote:

I certainly understand why pilots generally feel they don't volunteer
anything not explicitly asked for -- reasonable enough, given how things
works in the real world. Just make sure one doesn't misrepresent any
materially important fact, I guess.

I continue to put down on my medical applications that my hair color is
"brown". Some day, the feds are going to catch up with me and then I'm
done for.

I continue to put down on my medical applications that my hair color is
"brown". Some day, the feds are going to catch up with me and then I'm
done for.

Is N/A an apropriate response to this question?

"Roy Smith" wrote in message
...
I continue to put down on my medical applications that my hair color is
"brown". Some day, the feds are going to catch up with me and then I'm
done for.

Damn, I thought that was just a check box field...

"Dan Foster" wrote in message
...
I certainly understand why pilots generally feel they don't volunteer
anything not explicitly asked for -- reasonable enough, given how things
works in the real world. Just make sure one doesn't misrepresent any
materially important fact, I guess.

At the very least, you should avoid giving your doctor your SSN...

Roy Smith wrote:
Dan Foster wrote:


I certainly understand why pilots generally feel they don't volunteer
anything not explicitly asked for -- reasonable enough, given how things
works in the real world. Just make sure one doesn't misrepresent any
materially important fact, I guess.


I continue to put down on my medical applications that my hair color is
"brown". Some day, the feds are going to catch up with me and then I'm
done for.
A few years ago I filled out the application and put down "White" for
hair color for the first time. The secretary giggled as she was typing
up the form and said, "That's the first time I've seen a pilot actually
admit his true color."

Remember, they only want your hair and eye color to aid in identifying
the body if the worst happens.

Stubby wrote:
Remember, they only want your hair and eye color to aid in identifying
the body if the worst happens.


That's why I wear dogtags when I fly.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

VE

Mortimer Schnerd, RN wrote:
Stubby wrote:

Remember, they only want your hair and eye color to aid in identifying
the body if the worst happens.

That's why I wear dogtags when I fly.

I believe USAF records a foot print. It's like a finger print but more
likely to survive a crash in tact.

DNA



"Stubby" wrote in
message ...
| Mortimer Schnerd, RN wrote:
| Stubby wrote:
|
| Remember, they only want your hair and eye color to aid
in identifying
| the body if the worst happens.
|
| That's why I wear dogtags when I fly.
|
| I believe USAF records a foot print. It's like a finger
print but more
| likely to survive a crash in tact.