In this episode, the Ison brothers mix sharp legal advice with candid stories and a touch of self-deprecating humor as they discuss the new Mosaic rule and what it really means for pilots hoping to fly under light sport privileges.

Wondering if a medical deferral ends your flying dreams, or if your driver’s license is enough to keep you in the cockpit? They pull back the curtain on misconceptions and walk you through real scenarios, all while keeping things light and entertaining.

Don’t miss this honest, practical chat straight from a team that lives and breathes aviation law.

Show Highlights

• Discover how MOSAIC affects your eligibility to operate [06:48]
• What if your most recent medical application has been suspended [09:22]
• Here is the link between driving licenses and the aviation world [11:01]
• Find out the changes that occurred after MOSAIC [16:44]
• Does a deferral equate to ineligibility for light sport privileges? [19:37]
• How do the FAA’s selective responses shape legal interpretations? [20:22]
• This is when you should not apply for an FAA medical certificate [23:29]

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In this episode, the Ison brothers pull back the curtain on the step-by-step process of challenging an FAA denial before the NTSB. You’ll hear real talk about what kinds of denials can actually be appealed, when a special issuance is your best bet, and why simply missing a box on your application could put your flying future at risk.

With plenty of humor and a few unexpected stories, they make even the most confusing FAA rules easy to follow. Tune in and find out how you can keep your aviation dreams alive, even when the paperwork seems stacked against you.

Show Highlights

• This is when you don’t need to go to the NTSB [05:19]
• Do you know how a special issuance can help you? [06:50]
• What would you need as proof at the NTSB? [09:32]
• Discover important facts about VA disability and medical application reporting [13:11]
• Learn about specifically vs non-specifically disqualifying conditions [20:53]
• What happens after you get a discretionary denial? [22:29]
• How is your medical file the cornerstone of your defense? [26:31]
• Learn the process of filing a petition with the NTSB [28:18]

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In this episode, the Ison Brothers share behind-the-scenes stories from their legal travels and discuss the truth about navigating FAA medical certification. Find out what actually triggers a full-blown HIMS requirement, how a single DUI can change your career, and what to expect from the process, without the jargon or confusion.

Plus, you’ll get the inside scoop on surprising ways your driving record could impact your flying future. Tune in for real talk, expert advice, and a few laughs you won’t want to miss.

Show Highlights

• What to expect from the HIMS program as a pilot? [04:40]
• Is the HIMS program only for those with substance dependence? [07:48]
• Discover the four FAA criteria for substance dependence [10:38]
• The debate over the Impaired Control of Use being subjective [14:11]
• Are you getting the right advice about the HIMS program? [18:31]
• How can a driving history lead to a psychological disqualification? [23:55]
• Do you know what might trigger the FAA’s scrutiny? [25:08]
• Find out the steps involved in the FAA's HIMS program [29:10]

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