Searching for the "Cog" in the Wheels of the Mind: Neuropsychology Testing in Pilots
08 August 2025

Searching for the "Cog" in the Wheels of the Mind: Neuropsychology Testing in Pilots

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On this episode, we visit with an FAA-trained neuropsychologist -- an expert in the field of testing cognitive ability -- often required as part of medical certification in pilots with conditions such as depression, ADHD, prior drug or alcohol disorders, and past head trauma. We ask what to do, and what not to do as part of these testing sessions, often cloaked in anonymity.