Schnanigans
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Does everyone go to Pensacola for their initial flight physical?
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Flight physicals
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Schnanigans
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bummer, I was excited about visiting the Redneck Riviera.. Haven't escaped the rock lately, but I'll probably just go to my regular flight surgeon then. 
clearskiez
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How many days does it take? Anyone ever get it done on a Saturday?
being in California, I figured I would be sent to the nearest doc in state...Nope, Im heading to Pensacola in december for mine...no complaints
joemcspeed
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I have OCS complete and Im just now scheduled for the NAMI whammy sept 7th. Better that we do it there and know what the real deal is then to pass at some other MCAS and be surprised in pensacola.
Flight physicals, in general, are only good for one year. So if you had a FP at NAMI within the past year, you'll be good.
For example, I had a FP done at OCS in pcola. All I needed before API was to go to branch and just get them to write me a new up-chit for the new command (Since I was then at NASC instead of OTCP). No actualy "physical" done. Just a new piece of paper.
Several questions from below that were not answered.
No, your OCS flight physical will not be good for API. The other post about NAMI Whammy is no joke. No trying to scare anyone, just letting it be known that every so often, you'll get all the way to API and then get the boot from NAMI.
Yes, you can get your flight physical done in one day. As for getting it done on a Saturday, I am not sure. We all know how much the medical clinic enjoys working on the weekends.
There was another question about what tests they run at the API flight phys---all of them. Plan on being there for a while with your whole class, running around like a bunch of fools trying to track down everyone you have to go see.
The flight physicals get a little less "detailed" as the years go on (except for the 5-year long form), so just get through these and there isn't much to stress about--besides getting through flight school and what not :icon_wink
No, your OCS flight physical will not be good for API. The other post about NAMI Whammy is no joke. No trying to scare anyone, just letting it be known that every so often, you'll get all the way to API and then get the boot from NAMI.
Yes, you can get your flight physical done in one day. As for getting it done on a Saturday, I am not sure. We all know how much the medical clinic enjoys working on the weekends.
There was another question about what tests they run at the API flight phys---all of them. Plan on being there for a while with your whole class, running around like a bunch of fools trying to track down everyone you have to go see.
The flight physicals get a little less "detailed" as the years go on (except for the 5-year long form), so just get through these and there isn't much to stress about--besides getting through flight school and what not :icon_wink
johnsmith3168
New Member
I had my FP at Corpus Christi for the Marines and at Clearwater FL for the CG during the application process. All was said and done by 2 pm on the first day and I was on a plane back by 4 pm for both of them. From what I hear it can take up to four days at P'cola due to the number of physicals being done.
When you go, make sure you know your blood type or that you have the little tube drawn for it at the lab. I was lucky that I knew my blood type from OCS but the other two guys I was with had to get stuck twice and take even longer before everything was done. Another guy was sent home and failed on the spot because he didn't bring his records from a surgery that he had. Also make sure to fast, otherwise your blood work will come back messed up and you will have to do it all again. Overall, nothing was unexpected. The eye exam is the most intense for me, but I passed everything without problems. And my eyes stayed dialated for about 36 hours. Definitely dont plan on being able to see for 2-3 hours after they dialate them...
When you go, make sure you know your blood type or that you have the little tube drawn for it at the lab. I was lucky that I knew my blood type from OCS but the other two guys I was with had to get stuck twice and take even longer before everything was done. Another guy was sent home and failed on the spot because he didn't bring his records from a surgery that he had. Also make sure to fast, otherwise your blood work will come back messed up and you will have to do it all again. Overall, nothing was unexpected. The eye exam is the most intense for me, but I passed everything without problems. And my eyes stayed dialated for about 36 hours. Definitely dont plan on being able to see for 2-3 hours after they dialate them...