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Mayo Clinic Clear Approach

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach

By: Mayo Clinic Aerospace Medicine
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Mayo Clinic Clear Approach tackles medical topics important to commercial aviators, recreational pilots, or just folks interested in things that fly. Current topics from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and aviation trends are explored in a serious but sometimes humorous way. Mayo Clinic Clear Approach focuses on a perspective from "the other side of the gurney." Let us navigate the storms of aeromedical certification, medical issues that may affect pilots, and share experiences with and from other pilots to break through life's sometimes stormy clouds and focus in on a clear approach.

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Episodes
  • News for Snoozin' and Cruisin'

    News for Snoozin' and Cruisin'
    Jun 12 2026

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    On this episode, we review FAA updates on streamlining the process of documenting adequate use of CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea as well as clarifications from the FAA on using a counselor, psychotherapist, or psychiatrist for obtaining appropriate mental health care.
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    17 mins
  • Time to Quit Smoking -- And Not Lose Your Medical

    Time to Quit Smoking -- And Not Lose Your Medical
    May 29 2026

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    On this episode, we review some of the highlights of the recent Aerospace Medical Association meeting in Denver, and then cover FAA updates on acceptable medications for efforts at smoking cessation.
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    13 mins
  • The HIMS Program and Benefits to Pilots and Families

    The HIMS Program and Benefits to Pilots and Families
    May 15 2026

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    On this episode, we review what exactly the HIMS program is, what is required to obtain FAA Special Issuance Authorization when a pilot deals with substance abuse and/or dependence, and provide updates from the latest advanced HIMS training course.

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    24 mins
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