Christopher Conti, MD
FAA Sr Aviation Medical Examiner
Owner | Steel City Direct Care, LLC
Specialized Care for Aviators
Wexford, PA
03/22/2026
LATEST BLOG CONTENT FOR PILOTS
You’ve Checked the Aircraft—Now Check Yourself: The I’M SAFE Checklist for Pre-Flight Pilot Readiness for Flight Pilots and other aviation professionals are very familiar with checklists—organized and systematic processes that minimize the chances of mishaps.And while it can be argued that a checklist is only as good as its ease of use, the relevance of the information/task being ‘checked’, they still re...
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02/27/2024
WHO KNEW— VEGGIES ARE CARBS (AND FIBER), TOO…
✅ Vegetables are an excellent source of non-processed carbohydrates
✅ Veggies also are high in fiber which helps to ‘balance’ the high carb content
1️⃣ Cup of each of these veggies are rich in carbs & fiber
➡️ Broccoli 🥦 (6 grams)
➡️ Carrots 🥕 (12 grams)
➡️ Corn 🌽 (30 grams)
➡️ Sweet Potatoes 🍠 (27 grams)
➡️ Brussel Sprouts (12 grams)
➡️ Zucchini (4 grams)
➡️ Squash (20 grams)
➡️ Pumpkin 🎃 (8 grams)
➡️ Red pepper 🌶️ (8 grams)
02/27/2024
GET AIRBORNE —> What a way to decompress and get away from all the mess down on the ground. Sometimes a CHANGE in vantage point is just the thing to RESET 🔄 and RECHARGE 🔋🔋
02/27/2024
AVIATOR ✈️ NOTE 📝 TO SELF
It’s time ⏳to get your head out of the clouds ☁️☁️ about your 🫵🏽 health.
Health, wellness & self-care are aviator SUPER POWERS!!!
✅ medical check-ins 👨🏾⚕️
✅ balanced nutrition 🥗
✅ consistent hydration 💧
✅ sleep cycle optimization 🛌
✅ aerobic exercise 🏃🏼♀️
✅ work-life balance ⚖️
Take care of your body & your body will take care of you
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