“Who
can I go to?”
Most of you know that we have asked over the past year
or so for input from professional airman regarding AME’s they know to be advocate
AME’s. We had a list of about
20. I wrote to each of them asking
if they wished to be included in out referral list. Following are those that have
responded. I would not hesitate to
walk into the office of any one of these Doc’s. More will be added later.
Keep the greasy side down.
Doc & Carole
This is a
commercial licensed pilot AME who is doing about 150 physicals annually about
half of which are for professionals with no errors last year. He will assist with Special Issuance and
is also a HIMS medical sponsor. He
intends to continue practice for another 10 – 15 years.
This is a
Commercial licensed pilot (fly’s a Scout) AME who is doing about 300
physicals annually – 60% 3rd class, 40% professionals with 2
errors last year. He is very much
an advocate who will assist with your Special Issuance. See also Dr. Smith.
3. Coupe, George H., D.O. - Clearwater, Fl (727) 531 – 3593
This is a licensed
pilot AME who has been in the game since 1970 and intends to continue for
another five years. He proudly
claims 1700 annual physicals - (must have help!) half of whom are
professionals, with only 4 errors.
He will assist with a Special Issuance. This is a full time Senior AME who was a
WWII Navigator! My hero!
4. Jenter, George W., DO - Sturgis, South Dakota (605) 347 – 3684 –
office & (605) 381 – 1933 - cell
I had the privilege
of meeting this Doc when I was in OKC last year. He is a fellow Advanced Senior AME – a rare designation indeed. He has been at it since 1973 and intends
to continue indefinitely. He is
doing about 150 physicals annually with no errors. 60% of those are for professionals. He is also a HIMS sponsor and that is
equally rare. He is a licensed
pilot and flies with a flying club.
I know you would enjoy this AME.
5. Pinnell,
Greg, MD - Saginaw, Michigan (989) 793 – 6167 www.ok2fly.com
This AME did not
share a lot of information. He
states he has been an AME for 20 years and did 875 physicals last year with no
errors. He states he will assist
airman with their Special Issuance and is a licensed pilot who owns an
airplane.
6.
Lt. Col. Datuk
Dr. Dalbir Singh Sagoo - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (03) 2382 3500 DID: (03) 2382
353
This AME has
been in there since 1970’s and intends to continue for another ten
years. He is doing about 160
physicals annually with 90% being for professionals and had no errors last
year. He is not a pilot
himself. He sees airman Monday
through Friday. He is also an AME
for Civil Aviation Authorities of Malaysia,
7. Smith, Robert E., MD - Kettering, OH (937) 396 – 1605 www.chestmed.com
This is a
fifteen year AME who has done about 60 physicals annually and last year became
a Senior AME. 70% of those were for
3rd class, however, that is changing rapidly. He and Dr. Hornbeck (above) practice and
fly together and look forward to growing the AME part of their practice. No errors made by the way. He will actively assist with your
Special Issuance and is a licensed pilot and aircraft owner (C210N). I took Carole to see this Doc with her
recent serious bout of pneumonia – I trust him that much.
8. Wiles, Anton, MD - Auckland, New Zealand Phone: 6495246504
web:
www.remueradoctors.co.nz
This AME is
new as of 11/2010. He is taking
over for his colleague, Dr. Daniels, who is phasing out but assisting in the
transition. He can do First Class
and between them they did about 30 physicals last year. He also states he will assist with a
Special Issuance. He is
already designated for CAANZ, CASA, (Australia) and Canada .
9. Schoettmer,
John MD – Delaware, Ohio (614) 746-5214
This AME is a retired USAF/Ohio ANG F-16 driver and Flight Surgeon (both
at the same time, very rare !!), has a million hours of flight time, flies
an Aerocommander 680, knows which end of the airplane
to throw the burning newspaper to get it started. Has personally visited
our office. Will work with you, all classes.
10. Giles, F. Duane DO, Springtown, TX (just north of FTW) (817) 677-3043
152 McVoid Rd, located on Kezer Airport.
Duane is a pilot and A&P so he can fix your airplane while counting
your eyes. I have known him and his wife Nancy for at least 25 years, does all
classes. Definitely
will work with you.
11. Jim Almand, MD, 1800 S Carrier
Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX (972) 262-5272
Have known Jim for 25 or more years, flies everything from
Lockheed 10A, Baron, Staggerwing, J-3, and more. HIMS sponsor, senior AME, Jim, Duane
Giles and myself worked together in USAF Reserves
closely for at least 20 years.
12. Bill Blank, MD LaCrosse, WI (608) 788-4889
Bill is a retired ophthalmologist who is an acrobatic instructor, commercial,
instrument pilot. He has an
acrobatic Citabria which he uses to put on airshows with. He is an Advanced Senior AME who I met
while at OKC FAA medical department a year ago. Guarantee he would treat you well.
13. Stacy Vereen, MD Atlanta,
GA (404) 761-2166 fax (404) 761-2168 Web site: www.flighthealth.net
I
have known Stacy for years. He is
energetic, does a million exams a year, WILL work special issuances, is very knowledgeable and current. He is located in southern Atlanta area,
west of I-75. See his web site for
map and more info