As of July 1, 2024, the Bahamas Customs & Excise Department has imposed substantial and egregious fees on pilots flying General Aviation aircraft on recreational flights. Pilots should be mindful of these new and additional fees before considering flying to the Bahamas.
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These specifications have been developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to determine an applicant's eligibility for airman medical certification
The FAA currently allows individuals with mitral valve prolapse, who are without symptoms, to continue flying and report the condition at their next FAA physical exam.
All stress testing should achieve 100% of predicted maximum heart rate unless medically contraindicated or prevented either by symptoms or concurrent medication.
After the six-month recovery period is completed you will need to undergo a current cardiovascular evaluation and obtain copies of hospital medical records.
