Welcome to AMEPilot, a new feature of SCAUWG.ORG presented by Aviation Medical Examiner - Gregory J. Hanker, M.D. – Dr. Hanker is an orthopedic surgeon practicing at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys.
Dr. Hanker’s primary goal as an Aviation Medical Examiner and the author of AMEPilot is to assist the local aviation community in obtaining their medical certification, especially complex cases where FAA special authorization may be necessary.
AMEPilot is a quarterly authored contribution written exclusively for SCAUWG.ORG.
The FIRST EDITION - SPRING - addresses the behind the scenes, rarely known items about how to prepare for and what YOU CAN DO to make your Medical proceed easy and fast! Underlying medical issues can be addressed successfully. When properly prepared and with the proper documentation, only a very small percentage of applications for a medical certificate are denied. Dr. Hanker details how you can mobilize your application for success within the best possible timeframe. The editions that follow continue to provide you with the important data that will help you facilitate your medical application as well as stay in the best possible health and professionally prepare for safe flight.
- NEWSWORTHY NOTE From AOPA: 03/29/2021
Make your selection here:
AMEPilot 2023 SPRING CLICK HERE
AMEPilot 2022 SUMMER CLICK HERE
AMEPilot Winter 2022 CLICK HERE
AMEPilot 2021 MAY CLICK HERE
AMEPilot 2020 FALL WINTER CLICK HERE
AMEPilot 2020 SPRING SUMMER CLICK HERE
AMEPilot 2020 WINTER EDITION CLICK HERE
AMEPilot 2019 FALL EDITION CLICK HERE
AMEPilot 2019 SUMMER EDITION CLICK HERE
AMEPilot 2019 SPRING EDITION CLICK HERE
Aviation Medical Examiner Gregory J. Hanker, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon practicing at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys. Tel. (818) 901-6600
Dr. Hanker is a former USAF transport pilot who flew the C-9A Nightingale on aero- medical evacuation missions in Europe; an Ohio USAF Reservist flying the C-123 Provider while attending medical school;
and currently a general aviation pilot flying out of Van Nuys Airport.
Dr. Hanker’s primary goal as an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) is to assist the local aviation community in obtaining their medical certification, especially complex cases where FAA special authorization may be necessary.