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 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.
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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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Present Day
Q4 2025
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Nov-Dec 2025
v3.0 Laravel v12.x and Filament Frameworks with AI Enhancements
Sat Nov 29, 2025: Status Update: Databases for CACI rules, AME DIY and Exam Info being rebuilt. Expect AME registration available Jan 2026. To date: Over 10 Million Visits, fully responsive, 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.
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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