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 novel Internet for aims to facilitation of the pilot-physician interactions with modern technology.

FlightPhysical.com Timeline

  • January 1998

    Conceptual Kickoff

    Initial planning and team formation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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