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Aviation medical examiner (AME)

A physician with training in aviation medicine designated by the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI).

Dictionary Term

Aviation medical examiner (AME)

Definitions

  • A physician with training in aviation medicine designated by the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI).
  • A medical doctor authorized to perform aviation medical exams for aviators.

References

  • Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023
  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008