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 novel Internet for aims to facilitation of the pilot-physician interactions with modern technology.
FlightPhysical.com Timeline
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January 1998
Conceptual Kickoff
Initial planning and team formation.
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September 1999
Launch
Core features implemented, tested and uploaded using PERL CGI Scripts. 25,000 unique visitors within first 90 days online.
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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.
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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.
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November 2025
v3.0 Laravel v12.x and Filament Frameworks
Over 10 Million Visits, fully responsive, secure, reactive site with livewire responsiveness. Substantial coding assistance from AI agents. Awaiting end of US government shutdown to resume FAA cooperative discussions.
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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 1999-2025