I think it’s evident in this reddit thread on r/flying that the FAA’s misguided take on mental health is common knowledge. Just look at the sarcasm in the first batch of comments:
https://www.reddit.com/r/flying/comments/1j518no/xyla_foxlin_on_the_faas_medical_policies_for/
“No one in this sub has ever so much as frowned”
“I’ve never shed a tear in my life”
“I am very happy, never had a sad thought.”
Pilots know the system is broken. I’m glad the issue is getting some public attention.