What Happens at a HIMS Neuropsych Evaluation?
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Can BasicMed Get Me Out of a CogScreen?
Usually not, and the reason is one line in 14 CFR 61.23. An expired medical is fine. A denied application is not. Deferral sits in between, and timing matters.
September 28, 2026
Does Practice Actually Improve Performance?
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Below the FAA Cutoff: The Supplemental Battery Explained
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A Parent's Guide to FAA Neuropsych Testing
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What the FAA's Mental Health Reforms Changed, and What Is Still in Congress
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If I Start Therapy, Do I Have to Tell the FAA?
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My Issue Is Depression. Why Am I Taking a Cognitive Test?
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If Every Pilot Took the CogScreen, How Many Would Fail?
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Do You Actually Have to Take a CogScreen in 2026?
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Asked to Surrender Your Medical from FAA Fast Track Reversal? Consider your Options.
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FAA Depression AASI: Four Questions Decide Your Renewal
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What Flight Schools Should Tell ADHD and SSRI Students First
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SSRIs and the Cockpit: Why Stability Periods Exist
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CogScreen Around the World: How 4 Regulators Compare
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Appealing a CogScreen-AE Denial: A Step-by-Step Guide
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A Mid-year update on the latest with FAA Aviation Medical Certification
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Beyond the Letter: Supporting Documentation for a CogScreen FAA Medical Appeal
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Why the FAA Uses CogScreen-AE: The Science Behind Pilot Cognitive Assessment
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Beyond Practice: How Sleep and Nutrition Impact Your CogScreen-AE Performance
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Managing Cognitive Fatigue Before and During Your CogScreen-AE
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FAA ADHD Disposition Table: The 4-Year Rule Explained
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Post-Issuance Medical Conditions: A Guide to Maintaining FAA Certification
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New Resource for Pilots on SSRIs: Your Complete Special Issuance Roadmap
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HIMS AME vs. Neuropsychologist vs. Psychologist: Who Does What in Your FAA Evaluation?
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How to Write an FAA Medical Reconsideration Letter That Actually Works
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What Type of FAA Letter Did You Get? Deferral vs. Records Request vs. Denial
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PilotPrep Is Now on the App Store: Practice CogScreen-AE on iOS
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FAA ADHD Standard Track vs Fast Track: Which One Applies to You
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The True Cost of a CogScreen-AE Evaluation: A 2026 Financial Guide for Pilots
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FAA Cuts SSRI Wait Time in Half: What Pilots on Antidepressants Need to Know
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Your CogScreen-AE results came back low. Here's what to do.
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5 mistakes pilots make on the CogScreen-AE (and how to avoid them)
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We changed how we score your tests. Here's why.
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CogScreen-AE test day: what to expect from start to finish
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LRPV Score Explained: What It Means for Your FAA Medical
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Why Brain Training and Puzzle Games Are Not Enough to Prepare for CogScreen-AE
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How to Prepare for the CogScreen-AE: 10 Evidence-Based Strategies
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FAA ADHD Certification 2026: Fast Track vs Standard Track
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FAA Color Vision Test 2025: New Computerized Testing Rules for Pilots
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CogScreen-AE Subtests: A Pilot's Definitive Guide
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Understanding CogScreen-AE Scores: A Pilot's Guide to Cognitive Fitness
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A Dad's Quest: The Story of PilotPrep
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Welcome to the PilotPrep Blog
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