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Expert: - 9/7/2007


Question
I was convicted of a DWAI while in NY in May.  I have no flight hours/experiance and am trying to start flight training.  What will I need to show the FAA medical examiner to qualify for a class 2 medical and student pilot certificate?

Answer
John,

You don't need to show anything to your AME regarding a DUI/DWAI. There is a box on the application for the aviation medical that asks if you have been convicted of a DUI, so you will have to disclose it there.

Read more about the topic here- http://flightphysical.com/pilot/dui.htm

If you have more specific questions about how this will affect your application for a medical certificate, I suggest:

1) Posting your query to  "Ask the Flight Surgeon" on the pilot message forums here- http://forums.jetcareers.com/ask-flight-surgeon/

2) Talk directly with a local AME in your area- http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/

Hope this helps
Dottie

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