Originally Posted by
Xdashdriver
I highly recommend using AMAS or another reputable complex-case AME. Many AMEs aren't familiar with the intricacies of all the FAA protocols. The good complex-case ones will know exactly what the FAA needs to see and will put all the packet together BEFORE you ever get an exam done and deferral. That way only one submission needs to take place without a lot of back and forth and wasting more time.
Thanks. AMAS... that's a newer service I've heard about but not familiar with, and if I hear good things, maybe try them. Doesn't AOPA have something too? Re AMEs... yeah I will definitely seek out a HIMS one. While mine isn't technically a HIMS case, they'd at least be lots more familiar with what the FAA will want, and about SIs in general.