If an AME denies your aviation medical certificate due to medical history, what can you do to potentially regain certification?

Obtaining a Special Issuance Certificate is indeed the correct approach for regaining aviation medical certification after an AME has denied the application based on medical history. A Special Issuance Certificate is specifically designed for individuals who have disqualifying medical conditions but can demonstrate that their condition is stable or under control.

The process involves providing additional medical documentation and possibly undergoing further evaluations to prove that the individual meets the necessary safety standards for flying. The FAA has established guidelines for various medical conditions, and if applicants meet these guidelines, they can be granted the Special Issuance, which permits them to operate aircraft despite their prior disqualifications. This option provides a pathway for pilots who may wish to address their medical issues and demonstrate their fitness for flying.

In contrast, simply reapplying after a certain period without addressing the underlying medical concerns may not result in a different outcome. An appeal to the FAA Administrator could be beneficial in certain contexts but is generally not the primary action taken following a denial. Additionally, requesting a waiver from the CDC is unrelated to aviation medical certification and does not apply to the process of obtaining an aviation medical certificate.