2025 Airmen Survey Crosswalk

2025 Airman Survey CROSSWALK for PRA v1.1 (BTS).xlsx

Survey of Airman Satisfaction with Aeromedical Certification Services

2025 Airmen Survey Crosswalk

OMB: 2120-0707

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Change 2023 vs 2025 2023 Pilot Question 2023 Pilot Response Options 2023 Display logic 2025 Pilot Question 2025 Pilot Response Options 2025 Display logic 2025 Trend Notes
Terminology Which best applies to you? (response required) ™I applied for a Class I
™I applied for a Class II
™I applied for a Class III
™I submitted my BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC) (Stop here and respond on the survey for BasicMed.)
™I have never applied for a pilot medical certificate. (Stop here and return your survey. Thank You!)

Which best applies to you? (response required) ™I applied for a Class I
™I applied for a Class II
™I applied for a Class III
™I submitted my BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)
™I have never applied for an airman medical certificate.
Route out 'I Submitted my BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)' and 'I have never applied for an airman medical certificate' 1 Route out 'I Submitted my BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)' and 'I have never applied for an airman medical certificate'
SAME How many months ago did you submit your application? ™0-3 months
™4-6 months
™7-9 months
™10-12 months
™13 months or more

How many months ago did you submit your application? ™0-3 months
™4-6 months
™7-9 months
™10-12 months
™13 months or more

1
SAME How many miles did you travel one way for the exam appointment with your aviation medical examiner (AME)? ™0-24 miles
™25-50 miles
™51-75 miles
™76-100 miles
™101 miles or more (explain below)

How many miles did you travel one way for the exam appointment with your aviation medical examiner (AME)? ™0-24 miles
™25-50 miles
™51-75 miles
™76-100 miles
™101 miles or more (explain below)

1
SAME Reason(s) for traveling 101 miles or more for your appointment: Open text Display if '101 miles or more' is selected on item 3 Reason(s) for traveling 101 miles or more for your appointment: Open text Display if '101 miles or more' is selected on item 3 0
SAME How many AMEs did you contact before making your exam appointment? ™1
™2
™3
™4
™5 or more

How many AMEs did you contact before making your exam appointment? ™1
™2
™3
™4
™5 or more

1
SAME Is your AME your primary care doctor? ™Yes
™No

Is your AME your primary care doctor? ™Yes
™No

1
Terminology What was the cost of your examination for your pilot medical certification (excluding costs for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? ™Less than $50
™More than $50 but less than $100
Between $100 and $200
™More than $200

What was the cost of your examination for your airman medical certification (excluding costs for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? ™Less than $50
™More than $50 but less than $100
Between $100 and $200
™More than $200

1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology How did you pay for your pilot medical certification examination only (excluding any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? [mark all that apply]
- Out of Pocket
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for your airman medical certification examination only (excluding any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? [mark all that apply]
- Out of Pocket
Mark all that apply

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology How did you pay for your pilot medical certification examination only (excluding any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? [mark all that apply]
- Covered by employer
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for your airman medical certification examination only (excluding any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? [mark all that apply]
- Covered by employer
Mark all that apply

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology How did you pay for your pilot medical certification examination only (excluding any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? [mark all that apply]
- Covered by health insurance
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for your airman medical certification examination only (excluding any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? [mark all that apply]
- Covered by health insurance
Mark all that apply

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology How did you pay for your pilot medical certification examination only (excluding any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? [mark all that apply]
- Other (explain below)
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for your airman medical certification examination only (excluding any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? [mark all that apply]
- Other (explain below)
Mark all that apply

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME Other: Open text Dijsplay if 'Other (explain below)' is selected on item 7 Other: Open text Display if 'Other (explain below)' is selected on item 7 0 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Did you have any additional requirements associated with your pilot medical certification examination (e.g., additional testing, evaluations, or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? Yes
No

Did you have any additional requirements associated with your airman medical certification examination (e.g., additional testing, evaluations, or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? Yes
No

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology What was the approximate total cost for all additional requirements associated with your pilot medical certification examination (e.g., additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? ™Less than $1000
™$1000 but less than $5000
™$5000 but less than $10,000
™$10,000 but less than $15,000
™$15,000 but less than $20,000
™$20,000 but less than $25,000
™More than $25,000

What was the approximate total cost for all additional requirements associated with your airman medical certification examination (e.g., additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA)? ™Less than $1000
™$1000 but less than $5000
™$5000 but less than $10,000
™$10,000 but less than $15,000
™$15,000 but less than $20,000
™$20,000 but less than $25,000
™More than $25,000
Display if 'Yes' is selected on item 8 0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations, or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Did not do additional testing due to cost
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations, or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Did not do additional testing due to cost
Mark all that apply
Display if 'Yes' is selected on item 8 0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Out of Pocket
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Out of Pocket
Mark all that apply

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Covered by employer
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Covered by employer
Mark all that apply

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Covered by health insurance
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Covered by health insurance
Mark all that apply

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Other (explain below)
Mark all that apply

How did you pay for any additional testing, evaluations or referrals recommended by the AME or required by the FAA (excluding the exam)? [mark all that apply]
- Other (explain below)
Mark all that apply

0 New 2023 item now trendable 2023-2025 if requested.

Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME Other: Open text Display if 'Other (explain below)' is selected on item 10 Other: Open text Display if 'Other (explain below)' is selected on item 10 0
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Referred by flight instructor or school
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Referred by flight instructor or school
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Referred by airline or AME employed by airline
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Referred by airline or AME employed by airline
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Referred by pilot
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Referred by pilot
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Referred by doctor or previous AME
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Referred by doctor or previous AME
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Performed my previous medical certification exam(s)
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Performed my previous medical certification exam(s)
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Is my primary care doctor
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Is my primary care doctor
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Makes quick certification decisions
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Makes quick certification decisions
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Licensed to perform needed service (Class I exam, special issuance, etc.)
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Licensed to perform needed service (Class I exam, special issuance, etc.)
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Handles complex cases
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Handles complex cases
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Nearest location
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Nearest location
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Earliest available appointment
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Earliest available appointment
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Low cost
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Low cost
Mark all that apply
1
SAME What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply
What was the basis for selecting your AME? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply
1
SAME Other reason(s) for selecting your AME: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' was selected for item 11 Other reason(s) for selecting your AME: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' was selected for item 11 0
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Valid photo ID
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Valid photo ID
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- MedXPress confirmation number
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- MedXPress confirmation number
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Printout of completed Summary Sheet from MedXPress
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Printout of completed Summary Sheet from MedXPress
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- List of your medications
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- List of your medications
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Medical history details (e.g., dates of hospitalizations and medical exams)
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Medical history details (e.g., dates of hospitalizations and medical exams)
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Current medical tests/lab results
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Current medical tests/lab results
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Past medical tests/lab results
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Past medical tests/lab results
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Records from medical or mental health evaluations, hospitalizations, etc.
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Records from medical or mental health evaluations, hospitalizations, etc.
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Special Issuance Authorization paperwork
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Special Issuance Authorization paperwork
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- SODA (statement of demonstrated ability) paperwork
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- SODA (statement of demonstrated ability) paperwork
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) paperwork
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Not applicable

Did the AME’s office tell you to bring the following to your exam appointment?
- Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) paperwork
Yes
No, but did need for exam
No, not needed for exam
Do not remember
Not applicable

1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Did you use MedXPress to submit your application? (response required) Yes
No (answer item 14, then skip to item 23, on page 5)
Do not remember (answer item 14, then skip to item 23, on page 5)

Did you use MedXPress to submit your application? (response required) Yes
No (answer item 14, then skip to item 23, on page 5)
Do not remember (answer item 14, then skip to item 23, on page 5)

1
SAME Did you use a computer to answer FAA medical application questions? ™Yes
™No
™Do not remember
Display question if 'No' or 'Do not remember' on item 13 Did you use a computer to answer FAA medical application questions? ™Yes
™No
™Do not remember
Display question if 'No' or 'Do not remember' on item 13 1
SAME Did your AME’s office ask you to provide your MedXPress Summary Sheet before your exam appointment? (response required) ™Yes
™No (skip to item 17, on the next page)
™Do not remember (skip to item 17, on the next page)
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 Did your AME’s office ask you to provide your MedXPress Summary Sheet before your exam appointment? (response required) ™Yes
™No
™Do not remember
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 1
SAME Based on their receipt of your MedXPress Summary Sheet, did your AME’s office ask you to bring additional documentation to your exam appointment? ™Yes
™No
™Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Display question if 'Yes' on item 15 Based on their receipt of your MedXPress Summary Sheet, did your AME’s office ask you to bring additional documentation to your exam appointment? ™Yes
™No
™Do not remember
Display question if 'Yes' on item 15 1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME Overall how satisfied were you with the performance of MedXPress? ™Very dissatisfied (explain below)
™Dissatisfied (explain below)
™Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
™Satisfied
™Very satisfied
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 Overall how satisfied were you with the performance of MedXPress? ™Very dissatisfied
™Dissatisfied
™Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
™Satisfied
™Very satisfied
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 1
SAME Please explain why you were dissatisfied with the performance of MedXPress: Open text Display question if 'dissatisfied (explain below)' or 'very dissatisfied (explain below)' on item 17 Please explain why you were dissatisfied with the performance of MedXPress: Open text Display question if 'dissatisfied (explain below)' or 'very dissatisfied (explain below)' on item 17 0
SAME How did MedXPress perform compared to your expectations? ™Far below expectations (explain below)
™Below expectations (explain below)
™Met expectations
™Above expectations
™Far above expectations
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 How did MedXPress perform compared to your expectations? ™Far below expectations
™Below expectations
™Met expectations
™Above expectations
™Far above expectations
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 1
SAME Please explain why MedXPress performed below your expectations: Open text
Please explain why MedXPress performed below your expectations: Open text Display question if 'dissatisfied (explain below)' or 'very dissatisfied (explain below)' on item 18 0
SAME Overall how would you rate the performance of MedXPress? ™Very poor
™Poor
™Average
™Good
™Excellent
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 Overall how would you rate the performance of MedXPress? ™Very poor
™Poor
™Average
™Good
™Excellent
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 1
SAME If you could electronically attach/upload supporting documents to your MedXPress account, would you do so? ™Yes
™No
™No, I would still have my AME do it
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 If you could electronically attach/upload supporting documents to your MedXPress account, would you do so? ™Yes
™No
™No, I would still have my AME do it
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 1
SAME Did the AME access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? (response required) ™Yes (skip to item 23, on the next page)
™No
™Do not know (skip to item 23 on the next page)
™Do not remember (skip to item 23 on the next page) (Valid - not recoded out)
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 Did the AME access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? (response required) ™Yes
™No
™Do not know
™Do not remember
Display question if 'Yes' on item 13 1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME What are the reasons the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- I did not have my confirmation number
Mark all that apply Display question if 'No' on item 21 What are the reasons the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- I did not have my confirmation number
Mark all that apply Display question if 'No' on item 21 1
SAME What are the reasons the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- My confirmation number had expired
Mark all that apply Display question if 'No' on item 21 What are the reasons the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- My confirmation number had expired
Mark all that apply Display question if 'No' on item 21 1
SAME What are the reasons the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- The AME did not require MedXPress
Mark all that apply Display question if 'No' on item 21 What are the reasons the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- The AME did not require MedXPress
Mark all that apply Display question if 'No' on item 21 1
SAME What are the reasons the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'No' on item 21 What are the reasons the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'No' on item 21 1
SAME Other reason the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment: Open text Display question if 'Other reason (explain later)' is selected for item 22 Other reason the AME did not access your MedXPress form online during the exam appointment: Open text Display question if 'Other reason (explain later)' is selected for item 22 0
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- No one
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- No one
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- AME
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- AME
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Another physician (not the AME)
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Another physician (not the AME)
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Physician’s Assistant
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Physician’s Assistant
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Nurse
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Nurse
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Other office personnel
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Other office personnel
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Do not remember
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Reviewed your medical history with you
- Do not remember
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- No one
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- No one
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- AME
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- AME
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Another physician (not the AME)
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Another physician (not the AME)
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Physician’s Assistant
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Physician’s Assistant
Mark all that apply
1
SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Nurse
Mark all that apply
During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Nurse
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SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Other office personnel
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During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Other office personnel
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SAME During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Do not remember
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During your exam appointment, who did each of the following: (response required) [mark all that apply] -
Performed your physical exam
- Do not remember
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SAME To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Obtain a comprehensive history
Not at all
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Moderate extent
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N/A
Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Obtain a comprehensive history
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Discuss safety risk(s) of current medical condition(s)
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Discuss safety risk(s) of current medical condition(s)
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Explain the certification process and airman appeal rights
Not at all
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Explain the certification process and airman appeal rights
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Discuss safety risk of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and supplements
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Discuss safety risk of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and supplements
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Discuss mental health
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Discuss mental health
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SAME To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Discuss sleep patterns
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME do each of the following during your exam appointment?
- Discuss sleep patterns
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME Did your AME...
- perform a thorough medical exam?
™Yes
™No
Display question if 'AME' performed your physical exam on item 23 Did your AME...
- perform a thorough medical exam?
™Yes
™No
Display question if 'AME' performed your physical exam on item 23 (i.e., 23_2) 1
SAME Did your AME...
- examine your eyes and ears with a medical device?
™Yes
™No
Display question if 'AME' performed your physical exam on item 23 Did your AME...
- examine your eyes and ears with a medical device?
™Yes
™No
Display question if 'AME' performed your physical exam on item 23 (i.e., 23_2) 1
SAME Did your AME...
- have you remove or undo articles of clothing for the exam?
™Yes
™No
Display question if 'AME' performed your physical exam on item 23 Did your AME...
- have you remove or undo articles of clothing for the exam?
™Yes
™No
Display question if 'AME' performed your physical exam on item 23 (i.e., 23_2) 1
SAME Did your AME...
- listen to your heart and lungs?
™Yes
™No
Display question if 'AME' performed your physical exam on item 23 Did your AME...
- listen to your heart and lungs?
™Yes
™No
Display question if 'AME' performed your physical exam on item 23 (i.e., 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME…
- provide a professional setting for the medical exam, including cleanliness and appearance?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME…
- provide a professional setting for the medical exam, including cleanliness and appearance?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME…
- charge appropriately for services?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME…
- charge appropriately for services?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME…
- clearly explain your responsibilities in the medical certification process?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME…
- clearly explain your responsibilities in the medical certification process?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME...
- provide you with all the information you requested?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME...
- provide you with all the information you requested?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME…
- provide information you requested in a timely manner?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME…
- provide information you requested in a timely manner?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME...
- provide you with accurate information?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME...
- provide you with accurate information?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME To what extent did your AME…
- treat you with courtesy and respect?
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Display question if 'AME' on item 23 To what extent did your AME…
- treat you with courtesy and respect?
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N/A
Display question if 'AME' on item 23 (i.e., 23_1 or 23_2) 1
SAME Indicate why you responded ‘Not at all’ or ‘Limited’ for extent AME provided a professional setting for your exam. [mark all that apply]
- Nonmedical setting (home, hangar)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Not at all' or 'Limited extent' on item 26 Indicate why you responded ‘Not at all’ or ‘Limited’ for extent AME provided a professional setting for your exam. [mark all that apply]
- Nonmedical setting (home, hangar)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Not at all' or 'Limited extent' on item 26 1
SAME Indicate why you responded ‘Not at all’ or ‘Limited’ for extent AME provided a professional setting for your exam. [mark all that apply]
- Unclean or unkempt setting
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Not at all' or 'Limited extent' on item 26 Indicate why you responded ‘Not at all’ or ‘Limited’ for extent AME provided a professional setting for your exam. [mark all that apply]
- Unclean or unkempt setting
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Not at all' or 'Limited extent' on item 26 1
SAME Indicate why you responded ‘Not at all’ or ‘Limited’ for extent AME provided a professional setting for your exam. [mark all that apply]
- No privacy
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Not at all' or 'Limited extent' on item 26 Indicate why you responded ‘Not at all’ or ‘Limited’ for extent AME provided a professional setting for your exam. [mark all that apply]
- No privacy
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Not at all' or 'Limited extent' on item 26 1
SAME Indicate why you responded ‘Not at all’ or ‘Limited’ for extent AME provided a professional setting for your exam. [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Not at all' or 'Limited extent' on item 26 Indicate why you responded ‘Not at all’ or ‘Limited’ for extent AME provided a professional setting for your exam. [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Not at all' or 'Limited extent' on item 26 1
SAME Other reason(s) for your response: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' is selected Other reason(s) for your response: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' is selected 0
SAME During your most recent medical certification exam, did your AME identify oralert you to any new medical condition(s) that may or may not need to be evaluated by your primary care physician? (response required) ™Yes
No
If 'No' is selected, skip to item 30 During your most recent medical certification exam, did your AME identify oralert you to any new medical condition(s) that may or may not need to be evaluated by your primary care physician? (response required) ™Yes
No

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SAME Did the new health condition(s) require treatment for medical certification? Yes
No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 28 Did the new health condition(s) require treatment for medical certification? Yes
No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 28 1
SAME During your most recent medical certification exam, did your AME identify or alert you that a previously existing health condition(s) required treatment to obtain your medical certification? (response required) ™Yes
No
if 'No' is selected, skip to item 32 During your most recent medical certification exam, did your AME identify or alert you that a previously existing health condition(s) required treatment to obtain your medical certification? (response required) ™Yes
No

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SAME Did you receive treatment for the previously existing health condition(s)? Yes
No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 30 Did you receive treatment for the previously existing health condition(s)? Yes
No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 30 1
SAME During any previous medical certification exam, did your AME alert you to any new medical condition(s) that may or may not have required evaluation from your primary care physician? (response required) Yes
No (skip to item 34)
If 'No' is selected, skip to item 34 During any previous medical certification exam, did your AME alert you to any new medical condition(s) that may or may not have required evaluation from your primary care physician? (response required) Yes
No

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SAME Did the new health condition(s) require treatment for medical certification? ™Yes
No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 32 Did the new health condition(s) require treatment for medical certification? ™Yes
No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 32 1
SAME During any previous medical certification exam, did your AME alert you that a previously existing health condition(s) required treatment to obtain your medical certification? (response required) ™Yes
No (skip to item 36, on the next page)
If 'No' is selected, skip to item 36 During any previous medical certification exam, did your AME alert you that a previously existing health condition(s) required treatment to obtain your medical certification? (response required) ™Yes
No

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SAME Did you receive treatment for the previously existing health condition(s)? ™Yes
No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 34 Did you receive treatment for the previously existing health condition(s)? ™Yes
No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 34 1
SAME Overall how satisfied were you with your exam appointment? (response required) ™Very dissatisfied
™Dissatisfied
™Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
™Satisfied
™Very satisfied
If 'Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied,' 'Satisfied,' or 'Very satisfied' is selected, skip to item 38 Overall how satisfied were you with your exam appointment? (response required) ™Very dissatisfied
™Dissatisfied
™Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
™Satisfied
™Very satisfied

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SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- AME did not issue my certificate during the exam appointment
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- AME did not issue my certificate during the exam appointment
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- The exam was not thorough
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- The exam was not thorough
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Not examined in a professional environment
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Not examined in a professional environment
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- AME conducted the exam at a different location than listed in the FAA directory
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- AME conducted the exam at a different location than listed in the FAA directory
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- I had to remove articles of clothing
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- I had to remove articles of clothing
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Not treated with courtesy and respect
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Not treated with courtesy and respect
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Cost of the basic certification examination only
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Cost of the basic certification examination only
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Cost of additional items required by the AME and/or the FAA
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Cost of additional items required by the AME and/or the FAA
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 Why were you dissatisfied with your exam appointment? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 36 1
SAME Other reason(s) you were dissatisfied with your exam appointment: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' is selected on item 37 Other reason(s) you were dissatisfied with your exam appointment: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' is selected on item 37 0
SAME Overall how satisfied were you with the quality of service provided by your AME? (response required) ™Very dissatisfied
™Dissatisfied
™Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
™Satisfied
™Very satisfied
If 'Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied,' 'Satisfied,' or 'Very satisfied' is selected, skip to item 40 Overall how satisfied were you with the quality of service provided by your AME? (response required) ™Very dissatisfied
™Dissatisfied
™Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
™Satisfied
™Very satisfied

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SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- AME did not issue my certificate during the exam appointment
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- AME did not issue my certificate during the exam appointment
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 1
Terminology Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- AME lacked knowledge of current pilot medical certification standards
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- AME lacked knowledge of current airman medical certification standards
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Not informed of required documentation to bring to the exam
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Not informed of required documentation to bring to the exam
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Not informed of additional documentation that the FAA would require to issue my certificate
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Not informed of additional documentation that the FAA would require to issue my certificate
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Not informed of status of my application
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Not informed of status of my application
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Refused to offer any assistance beyond performing the exam
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Refused to offer any assistance beyond performing the exam
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of AME services? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if 'Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied' on item 38 1
SAME Other reason(s) you were dissatisfied with the quality of AME services: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' on item 39 Other reason(s) you were dissatisfied with the quality of AME services: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' on item 39 0
Terminology Based on your most recent experience with your AME, to what extent does the FAA pilot medical certification process ensure the safety of the National Airspace System? (response required) ™Not at all
™Limited extent
™Moderate extent
™Considerable extent (skip to item 42)
™Great extent (skip to item 42)
If 'Considerable extent' and 'Great extent' were selected, skip to item 42 Based on your most recent experience with your AME, to what extent does the FAA airman medical certification process ensure the safety of the National Airspace System? (response required) ™Not at all
™Limited extent
™Moderate extent
™Considerable extent
™Great extent

1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA pilot medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Exam is not comprehensive enough to adequately screen pilots

Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA airman medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Exam is not comprehensive enough to adequately screen pilots

Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.

Question prompt contains piped text.
Terminology What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA pilot medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Not all AMEs perform thorough exams
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA airman medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Not all AMEs perform thorough exams
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.

Question prompt contains piped text.
Terminology What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA pilot medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Deters pilots from applying for medical certification
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA airman medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Deters pilots from applying for medical certification
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.

Question prompt contains piped text.
Terminology What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA pilot medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Encourages pilots to be dishonest on application for medical certification
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA airman medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Encourages pilots to be dishonest on application for medical certification
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.

Question prompt contains piped text.
Terminology What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA pilot medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 What are your reasons for responding [‘Not at all’, ‘Limited extent’, or ‘Moderate extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA airman medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Not at all,’ ‘Limited extent,’ or ‘Moderate extent’ on item 40 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.

Question prompt contains piped text.
SAME Other reason for your response: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' was selected for item 41 Other reason for your response: Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' was selected for item 41 0
Terminology What are your reasons for responding [‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA pilot medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Ensures pilots are medically safe to fly
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’ on item 40 What are your reasons for responding [‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA airman medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Ensures pilots are medically safe to fly
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’ on item 40 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.

Question prompt contains piped text.
Terminology What are your reasons for responding [‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA pilot medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Deters pilots from flying, if not medically qualified
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’ on item 40 What are your reasons for responding [‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA airman medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Deters pilots from flying, if not medically qualified
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’ on item 40 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.

Question prompt contains piped text.
Terminology What are your reasons for responding [‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA pilot medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’ on item 40 What are your reasons for responding [‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’] to the question asking to what extent the FAA airman medical certification process ensures the safety of the National Airspace System? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Considerable extent’ or ‘Great extent’ on item 40 1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.

Question prompt contains piped text.
SAME Other reason for your response: Open text Display question if 'Other reason (explain below)' is selected on item 42 Other reason for your response: Open text Display question if 'Other reason (explain below)' is selected on item 42 0
SAME Was your medical certificate issued on the same day as your exam appointment? (response required) ™Yes (skip to item 55, on page 11)
™No
If 'Yes' is selected, skip to item 55 Was your medical certificate issued on the same day as your exam appointment? (response required) ™Yes
™No

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SAME Which of the following best describes the processing of your application for a medical certification? (response required) ™The AME required additional information before issuing my certificate
™The AME deferred my application for review to the Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) or to the Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) in Oklahoma City (skip to item 47, on the next page)
Display question if ‘No’ on item 43 Which of the following best describes the processing of your application for a medical certification? (response required) ™The AME required additional information before issuing my certificate
™The AME deferred my application for review to the Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) or to the Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) in Oklahoma City (skip to item 47, on the next page)
Display question if ‘No’ on item 43 1
SAME Did your AME explain to you the requirements for additional documentation to meet FAA standards? ™Yes
™No
™Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Display question if ‘AME required additional information’ on item 44 Did your AME explain to you the requirements for additional documentation to meet FAA standards? ™Yes
™No
™Do not remember
Display question if ‘AME required additional information’ on item 44 1 Response option 'Do not remember' is valid - not recoded out.
SAME How long from the date of the exam did the AME tell you it would take to receive a decision regarding your medical certification? ™Did not say
™0-1 day
™2-10 days
™11-30 days
™31-90 days
™91 days or more
™Do not remember
Display question if ‘AME required additional information’ on item 44 How long from the date of the exam did the AME tell you it would take to receive a decision regarding your medical certification? ™Did not say
™0-1 day
™2-10 days
™11-30 days
™31-90 days
™91 days or more
™Do not remember
Display question if ‘AME required additional information’ on item 44 1
SAME Which of the following best describes what happened after the AME deferred your application to the RFS or the AMCD in Oklahoma City? (response required) ™No additional information was requested from me before being issued my certificate
™I had to supply additional information, and then was issued my certificate
™I have been contacted by the FAA and my application is still under review (skip to item 49)
™I was denied a medical certificate (skip to item 49)
™I have not been contacted by the FAA (skip to item 55, on page 11)
Display question if ‘AME deferred my application’ on item 44 Which of the following best describes what happened after the AME deferred your application to the RFS or the AMCD in Oklahoma City? (response required) ™No additional information was requested from me before being issued my certificate
™I had to supply additional information, and then was issued my certificate
™I have been contacted by the FAA and my application is still under review (skip to item 49)
™I was denied a medical certificate (skip to item 49)
™I have not been contacted by the FAA (skip to item 55, on page 11)
Display question if ‘AME deferred my application’ on item 44 1
SAME How long did it actually take to receive a decision on your medical certification? ™0-1 day
2-10 days
™11-30 days
™31-90 days
™91 days or more
™Do not remember
Display question if ‘No additional information was requested’ or 'I had to supply additional information' on item 47 How long did it actually take to receive a decision on your medical certification? ™0-1 day
2-10 days
™11-30 days
™31-90 days
™91 days or more
™Do not remember
Display question if ‘No additional information was requested’ or 'I had to supply additional information' on item 47 1
SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] -
Regional Medical Division/Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) Office
- No contact
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Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] -
Regional Medical Division/Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) Office
- No contact
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] -
Regional Medical Division/Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) Office
- Phone
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Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] -
Regional Medical Division/Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) Office
- Phone
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] -
Regional Medical Division/Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) Office
- E-mail
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Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] -
Regional Medical Division/Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) Office
- E-mail
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] -
Regional Medical Division/Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) Office
- Postal mail
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Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] -
Regional Medical Division/Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) Office
- Postal mail
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) – Oklahoma City
- No contact
Mark all that apply
Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) – Oklahoma City
- No contact
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) – Oklahoma City
- Phone
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Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) – Oklahoma City
- Phone
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) – Oklahoma City
- E-mail
Mark all that apply
Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) – Oklahoma City
- E-mail
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) – Oklahoma City
- Postal mail
Mark all that apply
Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) – Oklahoma City
- Postal mail
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Office of Aerospace Medicine – Washington, DC
- No contact
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Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Office of Aerospace Medicine – Washington, DC
- No contact
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Office of Aerospace Medicine – Washington, DC
- Phone
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Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Office of Aerospace Medicine – Washington, DC
- Phone
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Office of Aerospace Medicine – Washington, DC
- E-mail
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Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Office of Aerospace Medicine – Washington, DC
- E-mail
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SAME Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Office of Aerospace Medicine – Washington, DC-
Postal mail
Mark all that apply
Did you have contact with a medical representative concerning issuance of your medical certificate at any of the following FAA offices? [mark all that apply] - Office of Aerospace Medicine – Washington, DC-
Postal mail
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SAME What was the longest time that the FAA medical representative(s) told you it would take to receive a decision on your medical certificate?
™Did not say
0-1 day
™2-10 days
™11-30 days
™31-90 days
™91 days or more
™Do not remember (Valid - not recoded out)
Display question if ‘contacted' phone, E-mail, or postal mail’ on item 49 What was the longest time that the FAA medical representative(s) told you it would take to receive a decision on your medical certificate?
™Did not say
0-1 day
™2-10 days
™11-30 days
™31-90 days
™91 days or more
™Do not remember
Display question if 'phone',' E-mail', or 'postal mail’ on item 49 1
SAME To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- clearly explain your responsibilities in the medical certification process?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if ‘contacted' phone, E-mail, or postal mail’ on item 49 To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- clearly explain your responsibilities in the medical certification process?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if 'phone',' E-mail', or 'postal mail’ on item 49 1
SAME To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- provide you with all the information you requested?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if ‘contacted' phone, E-mail, or postal mail’ on item 49 To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- provide you with all the information you requested?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if 'phone',' E-mail', or 'postal mail’ on item 49 1
SAME To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- provide information you requested in a timely manner?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if ‘contacted' phone, E-mail, or postal mail’ on item 49 To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- provide information you requested in a timely manner?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if 'phone',' E-mail', or 'postal mail’ on item 49 1
SAME To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- provide you with accurate information?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if ‘contacted' phone, E-mail, or postal mail’ on item 49 To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- provide you with accurate information?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if 'phone',' E-mail', or 'postal mail’ on item 49 1
SAME To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- treat you with courtesy and respect?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if ‘contacted' phone, E-mail, or postal mail’ on item 49 To what extent did the FAA medical representative(s) you had contact with…
- treat you with courtesy and respect?
Not at all
Limited extent
Moderate extent
Considerable extent
Great extent
N/A
Display question if 'phone',' E-mail', or 'postal mail’ on item 49 1
SAME Overall how satisfied were you with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? (response required) ™Very dissatisfied
™Dissatisfied
™Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
™Satisfied
™Very satisfied
If 'neither dissatisfied nor satisfied,' 'Satisfied,' or 'Very satisfied' are selected, skip to 54 Overall how satisfied were you with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? (response required) ™Very dissatisfied
™Dissatisfied
™Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
™Satisfied
™Very satisfied
Display question if 'phone',' E-mail', or 'postal mail’ on item 49 1
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Denied my medical certificate
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘'Very dissatisfied or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Denied my medical certificate
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 1 Fixed display log typo in 2023 for 2025.
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Not treated with courtesy and respect
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘'Very dissatisfied or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Not treated with courtesy and respect
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 1 Fixed display log typo in 2023 for 2025.
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Not adequately informed of requirements for additional documentation
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘'Very dissatisfied or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Not adequately informed of requirements for additional documentation
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 1 Fixed display log typo in 2023 for 2025.
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Failed to explain requirements for additional documentation
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘'Very dissatisfied or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Failed to explain requirements for additional documentation
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 1 Fixed display log typo in 2023 for 2025.
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Not informed of status of application
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘'Very dissatisfied or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Not informed of status of application
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 1 Fixed display log typo in 2023 for 2025.
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Poor communication on where application was in the review process
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘'Very dissatisfied or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Poor communication on where application was in the review process
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 1 Fixed display log typo in 2023 for 2025.
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Took too long to complete the review
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘'Very dissatisfied or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Took too long to complete the review
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 1 Fixed display log typo in 2023 for 2025.
SAME Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘'Very dissatisfied or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 Why were you dissatisfied with the quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s)? [mark all that apply]
- Other reason(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Very dissatisfied' or 'Dissatisfied on item 52 1 Fixed display log typo in 2023 for 2025.
SAME Other reason(s) you were dissatisfied with quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s): Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' on item 53 Other reason(s) you were dissatisfied with quality of services provided by the FAA medical representative(s): Open text Display question if 'Other reason(s) (explain below)' on item 53 0
Terminology Based on your most recent experience with the FAA medical representative(s), to what extent does the FAA pilot medical certification process ensure the safety of the National Airspace System? ™Not at all
™Limited extent
™Moderate extent
™Considerable extent
™Great extent

Based on your most recent experience with the FAA medical representative(s), to what extent does the FAA airman medical certification process ensure the safety of the National Airspace System? ™Not at all
™Limited extent
™Moderate extent
™Considerable extent
™Great extent
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SAME How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Provide a list of approved medications
Mark all that apply
How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Provide a list of approved medications
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SAME How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Allow me to attach supporting documents in MedXPress
Mark all that apply
How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Allow me to attach supporting documents in MedXPress
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SAME How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Improve communication (answer phones, provide email, automated phone callbacks, etc.)
Mark all that apply
How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Improve communication (answer phones, provide email, automated phone callbacks, etc.)
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SAME How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Speed up review process/respond in a timely manner
Mark all that apply
How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Speed up review process/respond in a timely manner
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SAME How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Retain medical history in application/add entry field to indicate no change since last medical
Mark all that apply
How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Retain medical history in application/add entry field to indicate no change since last medical
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SAME How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Allow AME/PCP/Specialist to make medical decisions/Trust AME/PCP reports in lieu of additional tests
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How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Allow AME/PCP/Specialist to make medical decisions/Trust AME/PCP reports in lieu of additional tests
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SAME How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Provide list of requirements/tests needed up front when deferred
Mark all that apply
How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Provide list of requirements/tests needed up front when deferred
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SAME How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Other (explain below)
Mark all that apply
How can the FAA make the medical certification process easier for you? [mark all that apply]
- Other (explain below)
Mark all that apply
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SAME Other way(s) the FAA can make the medical certification process easier: Open text Display question if 'Other (explain below) is selected Other way(s) the FAA can make the medical certification process easier: Open text Display question if 'Other (explain below) is selected on item 55 0
New Response options What year was your most recent FAA medical certification examination? 2017
™2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

What year was your most recent FAA medical certification examination? 2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

1 Updated year response options (added latest 2 years; removed oldest 2 years)
Terminology Which pilot certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Student
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Which airman certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Student
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1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Which pilot certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Sport
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Which airman certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Sport
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Terminology Which pilot certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Recreational
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Which airman certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Recreational
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1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Which pilot certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Private
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Which airman certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Private
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1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Which pilot certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Commercial
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Which airman certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Commercial
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1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Which pilot certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Airline Transport
Mark all that apply
Which airman certificate(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Airline Transport
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SAME Which rating(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Do not hold any rating
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Which rating(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Do not hold any rating
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SAME Which rating(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
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Which rating(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
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SAME Which rating(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
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Which rating(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
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SAME Which rating(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Other rating(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply
Which rating(s) do you currently hold? [mark all that apply]
- Other rating(s) (explain below)
Mark all that apply
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SAME Other rating(s) you currently hold: Open text Display question if 'Other rating(s) (explain below)' on item 58 Other rating(s) you currently hold: Open text Display question if 'Other rating(s) (explain below)' on item 58 0
SAME Are you currently employed as a pilot? (response required) ™Not employed as a pilot (skip to item 61, on the next page)
™Part-time pilot
™Full-time pilot

Are you currently employed as a pilot? (response required) ™Not employed as a pilot (skip to item 61, on the next page)
™Part-time pilot
™Full-time pilot

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SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 61 (Sport pilot)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 61 (Sport pilot)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 91 (Corporate)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 91 (Corporate)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 121 (Flag, domestic, supplemental operations)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 121 (Flag, domestic, supplemental operations)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 125 (Aircraft with 20 or more seats and cargo payload of 6,000 pounds or more when common carriage is not involved)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 125 (Aircraft with 20 or more seats and cargo payload of 6,000 pounds or more when common carriage is not involved)
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SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 129 (Foreign air carrier & foreign operator of US-registered aircraft used in common carriage)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 129 (Foreign air carrier & foreign operator of US-registered aircraft used in common carriage)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 133 (Rotorcraft external loads)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 133 (Rotorcraft external loads)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 135 (Commuter/On-demand operations)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 135 (Commuter/On-demand operations)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 137 (Agricultural operations)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 137 (Agricultural operations)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 141 (Pilot schools)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 141 (Pilot schools)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 142 (Training centers)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Part 142 (Training centers)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Other Part or Operation (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 Is your employment as a pilot with a certificated operator conducting flights under the following?
[mark all that apply]
- Other Part or Operation (explain below)
Mark all that apply Display question if ‘Part-time pilot' or 'Full-time pilot' on item 59 1
SAME Other Part or Operation employing you as a pilot: Open text Display question if 'Other Part or Operation (explain below)' on item 60 Other Part or Operation employing you as a pilot: Open text Display question if 'Other Part or Operation (explain below)' on item 60 0
SAME Approximately, how many total flight hours have you flown? Open text
Approximately, how many total flight hours have you flown? Open text
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SAME Approximately, how many flight hours have you flown in the past 12 months? Fewer than 10 hours
10-25 hours
26-50 hours
51-100 hours
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Approximately, how many flight hours have you flown in the past 12 months? Fewer than 10 hours
10-25 hours
26-50 hours
51-100 hours
More than 100 hours

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Spelling If more than 100 hours, please estiamte total flight hours you have flown in the past 12 months: Open text Display if "more than 100 hours" is selected on q62 If more than 100 hours, please estimate total flight hours you have flown in the past 12 months: Open text Display if 'more than 100 hours' on item 62 0 New item for 2021. Data will be available for trending if requested.
SAME Which of the following best describes your age group: ™16-24
™25-34
™35-44
™45-54
™55-64
™65 or older

Which of the following best describes your age group: ™16-24
™25-34
™35-44
™45-54
™55-64
™65 or older

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SAME Was your last medical certification a Special Issuance Authorization? Yes
No

Was your last medical certification a Special Issuance Authorization? Yes
No

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SAME Are you aware of Medical Reform under the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, known as BasicMed? (response required) ™Yes
™No (skip to item 67)

Are you aware of Medical Reform under the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, known as BasicMed? (response required) ™Yes
™No (skip to item 67)

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SAME Do you plan to take advantage of BasicMed? ™ Yes
™ No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 65 Do you plan to take advantage of BasicMed? ™ Yes
™ No
Display question if 'Yes' on item 65 1
Terminology Which region handled your most recent application for pilot medical certification? (response required) Alaskan (Alaska)
™Central (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska)
™Eastern (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia)
™Great Lakes (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin)
™New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
™Northwest Mountain (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming)
™Southern (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)
™Southwest (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)
™Western-Pacific (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada)
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (Civil Aerospace Medical Institute; CAMI)
Don't know

Which region handled your most recent application for airman medical certification? (response required) Alaskan (Alaska)
™Central (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska)
™Eastern (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia)
™Great Lakes (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin)
™New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
™Northwest Mountain (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming)
™Southern (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)
™Southwest (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)
™Western-Pacific (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada)
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (Civil Aerospace Medical Institute; CAMI)
Don't know

1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding pilot medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- Compliment
Mark all that apply
Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding airman medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- Compliment
Mark all that apply
1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding pilot medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- Complaint
Mark all that apply
Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding airman medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- Complaint
Mark all that apply
1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding pilot medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- Recommendation for improvement
Mark all that apply
Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding airman medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- Recommendation for improvement
Mark all that apply
1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding pilot medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- General comment
Mark all that apply
Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding airman medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- General comment
Mark all that apply
1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
Terminology Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding pilot medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- Nothing more to add
Mark all that apply
Do you have any additional feedback for the FAA, beyond what you have already provided, regarding airman medical certification services? [mark all that apply]
- Nothing more to add
Mark all that apply
1 Terminology: pilot --> airman.
SAME Compliment(s): Open text
Compliment(s): Open text
0
SAME Complaint(s): Open text
Complaint(s): Open text
0
SAME Recommendation for improvement(s): Open text
Recommendation for improvement(s): Open text
0
SAME General comment(s): Open text
General comment(s): Open text
0
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