John King confirmed to Flying a personal issue that has been rumored for many months: the FAA has denied the well-known aviation educator’s medical certificate, leaving him unable to act as co-captain aboard the Dassault Falcon 10 he and his wife, Martha, fly. John King is, of course, half of the legendary John and Martha King duo who founded the King Schools, known for online and video education courses responsible for thousands of pilots successfully navigating the FAA’s pilot knowledge exams (the couple also write a regular column for Flying).
John King Vows Battle with the FAA to Reinstate His Medical Certificate
Key Takeaways:
- Renowned aviation educator John King was denied his FAA medical certificate in 2015 due to a seizure experienced in 2014, preventing him from acting as co-captain.
- Despite no recurrence of the seizure, extensive medical evaluations from experts, and significant financial investment in appeals, the FAA has consistently denied his requests for reinstatement.
- King and aeromedical professionals criticize the FAA's rigid, bureaucratic approach, arguing it places an unfair burden on pilots and is unwilling to consider alternative solutions like restricted medical certificates.
- King plans to appeal the FAA's decision before an administrative law judge at the National Transportation Safety Board.
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