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Started by Hazumu, February 07, 2008, 10:51:46 PM

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February 07, 2008, 10:51:46 PM
Transition from man to woman cost pilot her job, now she is fighting to regain her FAA medical certification

By John Wright - Staff Writer
Feb 7, 2008, 20:10

Dallas Voice

"n June 2007, Spradlin decided it was time to renew her FAA medical certification. The certification is required to fly, but Spradlin had allowed it to lapse after losing her job as a pilot.

Spradlin passed the FAA's medical exam but was given bad information about what documentation would be needed to renew the certification as a transgender pilot. Consequently, her application is still pending in Washington, D.C.
Although there are about 80 trans pilots nationwide, Spradlin said medical certification through the FAA is antiquated. "
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