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Doesn't that go both ways?

Thanks, Lindberg. I'll let my AME and the FAA know that the fine folks on Pilots of America have a new diagnosis for me. Somehow this has escaped the notice of my wife, co-workers, instructors, treating physician and AME. God bless you!

I've got thicker skin than that, thank you. All good.

I haven't been shy about my issues with the process. I hope all those on their high horse here never find themselves with health issue, be it mental or physical, which puts them through this process. "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their...

Yeah, sorry. Response wasn't meant to be argumentative, in this instance. I'm just trying to demonstrate the there are active pilots, apparently ~ 50%'ish, lying about their mental and physical health, and the FAA is none the wiser. In the meantime, you have folks like myself, disclosing...

Sorry this whole post got hijacked. I wish you the best, Concerned CFI, and hope you stay up in the air!

Good one, personal attack for the win. See ya.

29.3% is for mental health only, 57% of female population sample and 46% or combined population withheld information from the healthcare provider...meaning not limited to mental health. NALL report is from 2016, this is from 2021 to 2023.

Very interesting research on pilots not reporting mental health, released in 2023. 2021 study showed 67% of female pilots withheld information about their personal health. Larger sample of both sexes showed 46% did the same. 57% of pilot school students met the criteria for some level of...

Ooh, impulsive, that's an ADHD trigger term...might want to get that checked out.

Nope. Sounds unqualified and mentally unsound. He's been diagnosed. There's a reason it's a legal condition to be of sound mind to execute and enforce contracts. I don't think they can effectively negotiate or interpret legal contracts. You won't change my mind, I'm right, it's settled...no...

He ****ed excellence.

You keep using this word falicies “Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man.” The Dude How ironic.

You can lead a horse to water…

You’re right, I’m so stupid. Thank God you set me straight, thank you!!

I'm not dealing with ADD/ADHD and the FAA, I've got my own items to address, just an advocate of making the system better. I appreciate your constructive demeanor. I can't say the same for most on this forum.

Yes, they may eventually issue under SI. It's the process and timeline I disagree with. The FAA has created a system that rewards dishonesty and punishes honesty. Studies already show ~ 50% of pilot applicants aren't being 100% honest in their mental or physical health. Would you rather have...

I'm super thrilled for her, I mean that sincerely! My point is there is zero room for errors in that circumstance. If any of the flight systems/controls that are already exceptions to normal/typical flight go wrong, she's in a very bad place compared to someone with the both, or even 1 arm. So...

I appreciate the feedback! I'll see if I can find an instructor that's willing to do that. It's kind of a hybrid role of sorts, I guess. I'm looking to be able to log PIC hours, be legally flying the aircraft with someone well versed in said aircraft, and be able/willing to fly with me to...

Got it, thank you!