Aviate Medical

01/24/2026

Leaving today to see my favorite person…Mom. The office will be closed until February 4th. 🌴

01/24/2026

https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/fairchild-afb-skyfest-2026/293-ce393cb3-b716-4e40-aec3-eb33e33d0f24

The free family event returns this June.

01/21/2026

Sleep apnea doesn’t have to ground a pilot.

With proper diagnosis, treatment, and compliance, many aviators can continue flying under a Special Issuance from the FAA. CPAP data, symptom control, and follow-up matter—and they can make the difference between staying in the sky or sitting on the ramp.

Fatigue, brain fog, slowed reaction time—these aren’t just health issues, they’re flight safety issues. The good news? Sleep apnea is treatable, and pilots who take it seriously often feel better than they have in years.

Healthy sleep = safer skies. ✈️💤

01/16/2026

Step 1….complete

You’re going to do great things .mitchell ✈️🤙🏼

01/07/2026

Day or night—each flight asks something different of us. From visual cues to fatigue and physiology, understanding how daylight changes flying makes us safer, stronger pilots. ✨✈️

01/01/2026

I’m taking vacation from January 24-31. Please book accordingly, and let me know if you need assistance.

12/24/2025

Hard to put into words what ICAS week does for the soul. The talent, the camaraderie, the generosity, and the shared passion for aviation make this community truly one of a kind. So inspired. ✈️

12/08/2025

Met these powerhouse aviators one year ago, and they still inspire me daily. ✈️
Thank you, 99s Intermountain Chapter, for an amazing year.
Merry Christmas! 🎄✨

12/07/2025

Celebrating with tonight.

Merry Christmas ✈️

12/01/2025

Celebrating a win.

Getting your medical after having 2 heart valves replaced IS POSSIBLE.

It takes time, good documentation, good recovery and patience.

Age is merely a number. ✈️❤️

11/26/2025

“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.”

It was her first flight physical and her sweater caught my eye. She allowed me to photograph this moment and she rocked her exam. Congrats ✈️

11/25/2025

✂️🛩️ Why We Cut the Shirt After a Solo Flight

One of aviation’s oldest (and most beloved) traditions is the solo shirt cutting. After a student completes their very first solo flight, the instructor cuts off the back of their shirt — and here’s why:

Before airplanes had radios, instructors sat behind their students and would tug on their shirts to get their attention or give direction.
Once a student flew solo, it meant they no longer needed those “tugs,” so the instructor cut the shirt to symbolize their independence and readiness to fly on their own.

The shirt-tail is usually decorated, signed, and proudly hung as a permanent reminder of that huge milestone.