Past, Present and Future

25+ Years of Growth at FlightPhysical.com

Online Since 1999

Born at the rise of the Internet Age from the scheduling frustrations of a time-constrained physician-in-training at Stanford's Residency Program, FlightPhysical.com began as a vision to use the (then novel) Internet to facilitate all aspects of the pilot-physician interaction. We help demystify the required process.

  • Find a Flight Doctor (AME or FAA BasicMed)
  • Contact and Schedule
  • Understand MedXpress and the pre-AME required steps
  • Prepare for the Actual Exam
  • Submit Optional Review & Feedback for other Aviators

FlightPhysical.com Timeline

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  • January 1998

    Conceptual Kickoff

    Initial planning and team formation: Airline and General Aviation Pilots, Air Force Flight Surgeons, United Airlines Flight Surgeons, Civilian AMEs, Web Designers, Database Experts, SEO Specialists.

  • September 1999

    Launch

    Core features implemented, tested and uploaded using PERL CGI Scripts. 25,000 unique visitors within first 90 days online.

  • October 2007

    Transition to PHP and Online Scheduling

    TurboSchedule Partnership and PHP Framework. AME Pages consistently rank at the top in global search rankings. Initial FAA cooperative agreement finalized.

  • February 2014

    v2.0 Upgraded to Codeignitor v2.x Framework

    Over 1 Million Visits Milestone. Hundreds of AMEs using FlightPhysical.com branded email, site design, scheduling and linking services driving tens of thousands of pilots to their practices.

  • Nov-Dec 2025

    v3.0 Laravel v12.x and Filament Frameworks with AI Enhancements

    Databases updated and rebuilt for CACI rules, AME DIY and Exam Info being rebuilt. Expect AME registration available Jan 2026. To date: Over 10 Million Visits, fully responsive (looks good and works well on smartphones), secure, reactive site with livewire responsiveness. Substantial coding assistance from AI agents developing direct, secure access points for authenticated AME and BasicMed Flight Docs to directly input images and text and links on their sites. Increased hacking attempts noted in outer layers of security...we are tightening countermeasures. No deeper perimeters breeches since 2017 (with no data compromise then). All personal data (demographic and financial) remain well protected with numerous behind the scenes security layers.

    We are very proud of the external recognition of our major overhaul. This is an unmodified Google Search Console report capturing the quality turnaround Q4 2025.

    Google Search Statistics Q4 2025
    Abruptly Improved Quality Report: 11 Jan 2026 (Google's Random Sampling)
  • Present Day

    2026

    Thu Jan 29, 2026: Status Update: AME Registration opened Jan 10, 2026, updates continue with focus on Exam Techniques and Decision Considerations. Preparation for enhanced AME Do-it-Yourself (DIY) features rolling out Feb-Mar 2026.

  • 2026-2028

    AME DIY Phase with Inclusion of FAA BasicMed Doctors

    Continue to leverage AI and experience to serve the growing demands of the Aeromedical Communities to expand their commercial online presence with greater accuracy, timeliness and efficiency as the pilot medical landscape evolve. Video promotions from participating AMEs and BasicMed doctors to further their practices and help pilots prepare for medical exams. We will pursue continued FAA engagement and expanded cooperation with all interested parties in the aviation, medical and governmental sectors.

Facilitating the FAA Medical Exam 1999-2026

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