I am training to become a pilot. I have taken numerous flight lessons and proven my competence in the skies. However, due to my need for prescribed medications, I have been denied a medical certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The current FAA policy is quick to disqualify pilots who take prescription medications, even those used off-label for good reason. This policy does not consider individual circumstances or the potential benefits these medications can provide.

This blanket ban on medication use among pilots is not only discriminatory but also lacks scientific basis. According to studies, many prescription drugs do not impair cognitive or motor skills necessary for safe flying (source: American Journal of Aviation Medicine). Furthermore, other countries like Canada and Australia have more flexible policies that assess pilots on a case-by-case basis rather than imposing an outright ban (source: International Civil Aviation Organization).

The FAA's restrictive medication policy needs reforming. It should be based on evidence and individual assessment rather than broad generalizations that unfairly penalize competent pilots, or pilots in training like myself who require medication for their wellbeing.

Please sign this petition to urge the FAA to reconsider its stance and adopt a more balanced approach towards medication use among pilots and pilots who are in training.