If you are in good health and ready to obtain your FAA Medical Certificate, find an AME, schedule an appointment, and fill out your application on MedXPress before going to see the doctor. Be truthful on this application, especially in the area of alcohol related driving offenses. The FAA can and will check your answers against the National Driver Register database. Falsification of facts can lead to fines and revocation of certificates.
You can find an AME using the FAA’s database found at https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/. The following AME’s are near the Clermont County Airport and have a good reputation for a fair medical assessment:
View a summary of FAA medical standards.
Basic Med
If you’ve held a valid medical certificate after July 14, 2006, you may be able to fly under the BasicMed rule. Read more here. If you are seeking a basic med evaluation, be sure to complete the airman portion of the basic med checklist, print and bring with you the day of the exam.
Dr. John S. Held, ame@sportys.com
Cost: $100
Also administers “basic med” exams
513.735.9100 ext 0 (for appointment) – available appointments below including Basic Med
Sporty’s Clermont County Airport
Batavia, Ohio 45103
| DATE | TIME |
| Saturday, October 12 | 9am – 1pm |
| Saturday, November 2 | 9am – 1pm |
| Saturday, December 14 | 9am – 1pm |
Dr. John R. Capurro (Tuesday and Friday mornings)
Cost: $150 (EKG +$100)
Stein Aviation Medicine
513.751-0080 (ask for Terry)
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Dr. Steven D. Villegas
859.426.1000
Edgewood, Kentucky 41017