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I've heard recovery rates less than 3% for opiates, and from my first hand anecdotal experience I totally believe this. One of the major killers with opiates is the patients get out of a controlled setting (inpatient) after a few weeks and their bodies have already started to lose tolerance...

This won't be a cheap or fast process. Trying to rush things risks wasting money or potentially making it take longer than necessary. You're way too early to be worrying about the Neuropsych exam. It's expensive, time consuming, and it's a whole battery of tests. Trying to take it before...

Good point. I was kind of thinking that with the "all the other criteria" comment but the DL requirement would definitely address the vision issues.

This is an interesting situation. Short version is it looks like you could fly under a medical certificate after an adjustment period, or under BasicMed if your physician is willing to sign off. Obviously there's a lot of details. Particularly about vision in the other eye. There aren't any...

OP, tread lightly and don't proceed without the help of a HIMS AME. They'll let you know if you're in a situation that warrants an attorney. Omissions with regard to drugs/alcohol are a sensitive issue with the FAA due to the behavior patterns exhibited by substance abusers. It's definitely a...

What condition were you diagnosed with to obtain the medical marijuana card?

You mean besides the issuance of a state sponsored card stating that you've been authorized to purchase medical marijuana?

You'd be fine if they snapped the top off a Jack Daniel's bottle and stabbed you with that. High BAC by means of involuntary injection is acceptable.

Marijuana is still a federally illegal substance regardless of state law. The FAA is a federal oversight organization. Taking a single hit off a joint makes you meet the criteria for regulatory "substance abuse" for 2 years. If you've smoked in the last 2 years and you answer the medical...

Here we go with cherry picking the facts. In that thread the issue was the airman functioning in public with a BAC exhibiting tolerance. The FAA doesn't care that he got stabbed. Stabbing wasn't the issue. They care that he had a confirmed blood alcohol test of .163 in the ER which is proof of...

The latest in the AME guide has specific guidance on pg. 201 and 202 and can be found here: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/guide.pdf Asymptomatic/mild infection: AME is to issue with notation "Asymptomatic or mild outpatient COVID-19...

Google "FAA Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners" that has the guidance AMEs are given for the answers to each question. 18v is predominantly about giving the AME information to evaluate your mental state at a high level. A lot of psychiatric issues will result in a pattern of behavior that...

All they care about is if you meet the criteria to hold a first class medical. I'd be very surprised if they asked questions about your specific medical history considering all the employment law landmines that exist. Not sure if your Prozac and Adderall use was prescribed, or if you obtained...

I would bet my retirement that you're going to get a denial letter. You may also receive the "provide a personal statement concerning your past, present, and future use of alcohol" letter. Monovision, not a big deal. Depression and anxiety requiring pharmaceutical intervention, could be a big...

I'm sure 1 or more of the AMEs here will be along to opine. My amateur opinion is they probably have concern that you are no longer receiving treatment for OCD, and haven't done so for many years. They don't know what's been going on since you ceased treatment. "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder...

There's an exercise program I can get behind.

Along with ATC, Pilots, Aerospace Engineers/Flight Test Engineers, and Airway Transportation System Specialist (the guys that check navaids, coms, radar, approaches etc.) Those interested can find more info in FAA Order 3930.14

It's not conjecture, it's a compilation of facts from the accident report and multiple news agencies. It's actually not even fully inclusive of all the damning evidence. I doubt you'll take the time or diligence to read for yourself before spouting off, but here you go...

Flying into IMC in a balloon vs a power aircraft are NOT the same thing. Let's fill in the gaps that don't fit railing against the system.... The ultimate outcome of this flight is that 15 people died because the pilot climbed on top of IMC then descended IMC into powerlines. How many GA...

There's been a number of high profile balloon accidents where paying passengers have lost their lives and it's later been shown that the pilot would have never qualified for a medical due to drug/alcohol issues. Regardless of whether drugs/alcohol were direct factors it's an indication of poor...