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So, part of my goal/vision for getting a PPL is not just to be able to fly, but to be able to share it with friends/family. A sport pilot license would put me into an expensive hobby that I could never share with my friends and family, which is the exact opposite of what I want. It's the...

This is EXCELLENT advice. I got the same feeling talking with the CFI. I'm definitely doing a discovery flight before really getting going. I really want to do this, but need to see how I react to an hour in the air in these tiny little planes. I have a feeling I'm going to be on cloud nine...

I spoke to my AME (Have an appt on Thu) AND the neuropsychologist for my area on the phone yesterday. Both advised the exact opposite actually. Problem is, insurance pays for none of this.. The test is $2k (initial battery), and if not passed the extended is an additional $1.5k. I'll...

I actually have mild ADD, and do not need meds... I just am better on them, can focus better on certain types of (menial) tasks. I've taken stimulant meds twice in my life, once for a 2 year period, and once for 6 months. I did very well in school, graduated summa cum laude for my bachelors at...

I was diagnosed with adult ADD in my late 20's and have been for short periods on stimulant meds-- come to find out, that's a no-go with the FAA. In order to get my 3rd class medical, I need to get a neuropsychological exam and get all of my records regarding ADHD treatment to my AME, and need...

:D --I KNEW I finally had VOR right.. :-D Yeah I think I'll just make my own then -- I've never taken a PPL test-- most of my computerized exams were for Microsoft technologies, and they'd love to ask you questions about something and give you 4 totally plausible answers--- if you didn't know...

I'm just starting off my journey to a PPL. I'm kind of in a holding pattern at the moment as I have to wait 90 days to even attempt my 3rd class medical -- Was diagnosed with ADD and have been on stimulant meds, needs 90 days without to even attempt it. In the meantime I've been doing an...