firefighterplt

Admittedly, it sometimes takes them a while to send a proper ‘demand list’. With my most recent SI, I received the standard ‘do not fly’ warning letter first. (This is a no-sh!tter by the way—do not test this). My AME was experienced and had a good idea of what they were going to request, so we got a head start on those items. We sent in those results, along with every piece of documentation I could obtain relating to my condition and treatment history. FAA sat on that for a while, then eventually got around to sending a demand list for the remaining items. We completed the list, submitted all that, then waited around some more.

It is a LONG process. One of my SIs took 18 months, start to finish. I was grounded the entire time, as a professional aviator. Non-revenue pilots (class 3) are an even lower priority. How long have you been waiting since you submitted documentation?

Your AME should be spearheading this effort, and every piece of paper should go through him. Nothing should be sent directly from your docs or you to the FAA. That said, some AMEs are more interested in doing $300 physicals than applying for SIs. If your AME falls into this category, find a new one. It isn’t hard for them to get an OKC doc on the phone to figure out what you are going to need.

This is is a long, frustrating process. Gather every piece of paper you can find, going all the way back to your incident, and turn it all over to an experienced and dedicated AME.

TiredSoul

Ketchup,

We’re not here to blow smoke up your backside.
You post a question and we answer.
That it’s not the answer you’re looking for doesn’t mean that we’re gunning for you.

You may not have accepted it or you’re ignoring it but apparently it does.
Well again, it does.

Rationalization and denial are strong defense mechanisms.
You need to turn your chessboard around and see the situation from the other side.
For now it is not certain what the repercussions of your accident have been. The vision problem may just be a sign or symptom and not an isolated issue.

You display an all around “I know best” attitude and that is worrisome.

BigKetchup

Thank you for the responses. No hard feelings to anyone here. We've all been frustrated by this.

I'll work with my AME and post periodic updates.

Thanks for your input!

ResearchPilot21

So I've done extensive research into hemianopsia due to a neurologic issue with a special pilot in my life. IF your condition is not degenerative, it makes me think the FAA might suspect it is due to a head/brain injury of some kind. Will definitely need to get more details, but generally items with neuro involvement require an extensive exam with a neuro-psychologist. Good luck, I'm curious how it will go for you.