Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach tackles medical topics important to commercial aviators, recreational pilots, or just folks interested in things that fly. Current topics from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and aviation trends are explored in a serious but sometimes humorous way. Mayo Clinic Clear Approach focuses on a perspective from "the other side of the gurney." Let us navigate the storms of aeromedical certification, medical issues that may affect pilots, and share experiences with and from other pilots to break through life's sometimes stormy clouds and focus in on a clear approach.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Eating Your Alphabet Soup
In between carpet upgrades to the perch of the Aerospace Medicine practice on the 18th floor of the Gonda Building, we take some time to review a number of abbreviations that are used c…
When to Say When?: The Age 67 Proposal
The age for mandatory retirement for commercial airline pilots flying under Part 121 was raised to 65 years in 2007. A recent pitch to increase the age limit to 67 was voted down recent…
Be Prepared
It's second nature to pre-flight with a checklist, but what about "pre-flight checklisting" yourself? On this episode we meet one of our talented nurses dedicated to helping pilots thro…
When the Wheels Fall Off
On this episode, we pay tribute to our colleague Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn who was the master of ceremonies for the Clear Approach podcast but departed the "nest" for a better view at Delt…
Pay Attention, Its Time for ADHD.
In this episode, we review a surprisingly troubling condition for many unsuspecting pilots, ADHD.
EAA Airventure Recap and Well Well Wellbutrin!
Get comfy for my adventure/horror story about EAA Airventure 2023. Then we go over the newest medication approved by the FAA for the treatment of depression.
Tribulation and Jet Lag
Im back after suffering a loss. After sharing my experience, I give some helpful hints for reducing the pain of Jet Lag. And then, Im off to EAA!
Im Back with Back Pain
Its Podcast Reboot 3.0. And for this episode, we go over pain thats with you but behind you: back pain.
Me, Myself, and COVID
My pain is your pleasure in this week's episode. And I share some amazing new information from the FAA regarding medical certification for pilots on anxiety and depression medications.…
Frequent Flyer Questions
Im back from vacation! In this episode I review three frequent questions we get from pilots. And I share a fun time on a Boeing 727.
Skin Cancer and Aviation
Pilots have a higher risk of skin cancer. I review what you need to know and what happens if you develop skin cancer as a pilot. Also, we review some medical news, including some inter…
You Down With CBD? Yeah You Know Me
There are new updates from the FAA regarding depression and CBD. Yup, you heard me right! Join me to learn what you need to know about cannabidiol and minor depression.
Color Vision: A Word of Caution
Like a Cessna 150 with its 8th owner, we are back up and running! Updates from Dr. Van on the flying life and we go over all the really important details you need to know about color vi…
Steroids and Masks!
In this first episode for 2022, we go over the danger of steroids for pilots. Then we make sure you are in the know about masks.
The DUI/DWI Talk and The Flying Dangers of Viagra
In this episode, I review the dangerous side effects of Viagra and similar medications. Then, I give some important advice on what to do if you have an unfortunate lapse in judgment an…
Kava Kava: The Other Piper
Down with Delta
Today, we go over the basic facts that pilots should know about the COVID-19 delta variant. And I make the most of being grounded.
Under Pressure: Glaucoma
Achoo! Allergy Season Tips for Pilots and a Brief Introduction to HIMS
