Comment from Timothy Schwanke
Timothy SchwankeSupportIndividual
Summary: The commenter supports the petition to establish clear, public standards for medical certificate renewals. They argue that current private letters and vague guidance from AAM lead to inconsistent treatment and fear of retaliation, and that formal rules would ensure transparency and fairness.
The FAA should immediately grant this petition and establish clear, public standards for medical certificate renewals. Right now, AAM relies on private letters and vague guidance, which has led to inconsistent treatment of applicants and created fear of retaliation—even for those who meet published standards.
Anonymous comments supporting this petition highlight that fear, which is fueled by unclear rules like the undefined “inconsistent glycemic control” language in AAM’s guidance. Applicants deserve certainty, transparency, and protection from arbitrary decisions.
Granting this petition will replace ambiguity with fairness, ensure timely renewals, and strengthen aviation safety in line with the Administrative Procedure Act.