If the NTSB has its way, pilots will be asked to record information on sleep apnea issues on their medical certificate form. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that interrupts breathing during sleep, breaking the sleep cycle and inducing fatigue. The recommendation letter from the NTSB, dated Aug. 7, also suggests that the medical form ask about other risk factors that may accompany sleep apnea.
Sleep Disorder Information Sought on FAA Medical Exam Form
Key Takeaways:
- The NTSB recommends that pilots record information regarding sleep apnea on their medical certificate forms.
- Obstructive sleep apnea, which causes interrupted breathing and fatigue, is the specific condition targeted by this proposal.
- The NTSB also suggests including questions about other risk factors associated with sleep apnea on the medical form.
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