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Hi so im on sertraline and want to get certified with a challenging history, the psychosis was a long time ago- aleady got a final denial- conditions are moderate major depression recurrent, general anxiety disorder, delusional disorder resolved, so im wiling to wait as long as it takes. is the ntsb appeal route a possibility? or would they require records, psych evaluations. my doctor is tapering me off the abilify, so things are headed in the right direction. i dont want to give up. How is everyone? 2015 was documented psychosis. if i give up my answer is a resounding no for life. sleep apnea is also in the mix. reapplying is what i want to do, will i need an aviation attourney?
 
Jameskerr3 said:
Hi so im on sertraline and want to get certified with a challenging history, the psychosis was a long time ago- aleady got a final denial- conditions are moderate major depression recurrent, general anxiety disorder, delusional disorder resolved, so im wiling to wait as long as it takes. is the ntsb appeal route a possibility? or would they require records, psych evaluations. my doctor is tapering me off the abilify, so things are headed in the right direction. i dont want to give up. How is everyone? 2015 was documented psychosis. if i give up my answer is a resounding no for life. sleep apnea is also in the mix. reapplying is what i want to do, will i need an aviation attourney?
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Im on the second lowest dose of abilify, havent had symptoms in a long time, and am in a much better place in my life.
 
did the denial not have a path forward? Did it request you to provide further documentation or advise you to seek additional treatment?
 
the path was to appeal to the ntsb but i wasnt financially prepared to hire an aviation attourney.
 
Jameskerr3 said:
aleady got a final denial-
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Ouch. Very very little you can do now. Paging doctors for their advice: @bbchien @lbfjrmd

Until they chime in, the FAA wants to keep people with known psychological issues out of airplanes. Before you were denied, there were a few doors open for you, such as Light Sport. With a denial, Light Sport is closed. You really need to be healthy, and your doctor needs to agree that you're healthy. Worry about that first, planes second. Or never.
 
Jameskerr3 said:
Im on the second lowest dose of abilify, havent had symptoms in a long time, and am in a much better place in my life.
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Jameskerr3 said:
the path was to appeal to the ntsb but i wasnt financially prepared to hire an aviation attourney.
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Firstly, I am not a doctor. However, a simple google search shows me that you’re on medication that is prohibited by the FAA.
 
I agree wholeheartedly with that. and Im almost off of the low dose of the disqualifying med abilify. the ten years succesful life test is something im hoping to do. 2015 was almost ten years ago.
 
Until you get this sorted out you can fly ultralight aircraft (as long as you believe you are safe to do so). On fair weather days they can be a blast to fly:

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an alternative thing to do would be to stay on the sertraline and wait another five to ten years showing im stable. idk what everyone thinks about that.
 
Jameskerr3 said:
an alternative thing to do would be to stay on the sertraline and wait another five to ten years showing im stable. idk what everyone thinks about that.
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Until on of the docs check in and provide their expert position, what SGOTI thinks is kind of irrelevant as your history is beyond the lay person’s ability to provide advice on.
 
are there acro capable ultralights? Asking for a friend, and no he's not suicidal. :fingerwag:
 
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are there acro capable ultralights? Asking for a friend, and no he's not suicidal. :fingerwag:
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Yes, but your butt in the seat would exceed the gross weight limit. They’re also controlled remotely, so there’s that to contend with too.
 
Jameskerr3 said:
Im almost off of the low dose of the disqualifying med abilify. the ten years succesful life test is something im hoping to do. 2015 was almost ten years ago.
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I could be mistaken, but I believe the 10-year clock won't begin until you're completely off the disqualifying med. If that's correct, 2015 is irrelevant.

Paging @lbfjrmd @bbchien
 
Yeah, in the ten years the OP was not on "no meds".
And psychosis (any type, as provable cause is tough to prove) is generally, considered lifetime grounded.
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Jameskerr3 said:
have you guys flown ultralights before? it seems very fun
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One of my funnest planes was a single seat CGS Hawk (this is not mine but like the one I had) -

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I've watched guys fly aerobatics in Phantom ultralights before at fly-ins. https://phantomaero.com/

Here's a thread that might be of interest to you: https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/phantom-ultralight.99268/

Not sure if it's safe or smart but one friend in particular would spin his Phantom very low over the fly-in. He was quite exceptional in his abilty to fly that thing ...
 
could i stay on sertraline and make a case for stability, to treat the major depressive disorder, say for ten years? or is no meds the only option.
 
hindsight2020 said:
are there acro capable ultralights? Asking for a friend, and no he's not suicidal. :fingerwag:
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Yes, there are a few: The Phantom as mentioned earlier, the Quicksilver Super (a bit on the heavy side to be a legal ultralight, but nobody's checking), the Moyes Dragonfly, some others. And believe it or not people are doing loops and rolls in paragliders!
 
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Yes, there are a few: The Phantom as mentioned earlier, the Quicksilver Super (a bit on the heavy side to be a legal ultralight, but nobody's checking), the Moyes Dragonfly, some others. And believe it or not people are doing loops and rolls in paragliders!
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Ever seen anyone do aerobatics in the Aventura UL?
 
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