Expert Opinion
AINsight: Tell the AME
It is important for pilots to tell AMEs about any new medical diagnoses or prescribed medication before their next exam.

Albert Einstein, the German-born theoretical physicist, developed the theory of relativity, which opines that mass and energy are interchangeable. In addition to his scientific brilliance (all of which is beyond my comprehension), many famous quotes are attributed to Einstein.

Two such quotes are relevant to today’s discussion: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” and “You never fail until you stop trying.”

Robert Sancetta, M.D.
AIN Contributor
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Dr. Robert Sancetta is a former DC-10 captain with 11,000 flight hours. He has worked as a Senior AME since 1993 and is appointed as AME Consultant to the FAA Federal Air Surgeon.

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