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AINsight: Special Issuance for Sleep Apnea

Fortunately, from the standpoint of the pilot, obtaining a special issuance in the setting of sleep apnea is reasonably straightforward.

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By Robert Sancetta • AIN Contributor

October 12, 2018

Robert Sancetta

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Dr. Robert Sancetta is a former DC-10 captain with 11,000 flight hours. He has worked as a Senior AME since 1993 and is appointed as AME Consultant to the FAA Federal Air Surgeon.

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