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    Difficult Medical for 3rd Class Student Pilot, Where to start

    One more update with much better news this time. After the last update, things finally started falling into place after so much chaos. When getting all the medical records and starting out it seemed like every record brought with it another problem, but finally, there were no more records, and...
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    Difficult Medical for 3rd Class Student Pilot, Where to start

    Hey all, I just wanted to update this thread with what is currently happening. I have finally received most of my medical records, and am working on getting the rest (pediatrician and hospital admittance for fainting spell). I found a few surprises in my old GP's, and my ADHD doctor's records...
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    Difficult Medical for 3rd Class Student Pilot, Where to start

    I absolutely intend to. I already contacted him, and he gave me some great first steps and advice on what I need to do. I contacted all the Drs that I have seen regarding the ADHD and fainting, and my PCP to request my medical records, and I have set up a consultation with a cardiologist to...
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    Difficult Medical for 3rd Class Student Pilot, Where to start

    That's amazing news! I guess I misinterpreted your website. Sorry about that! I'll reach out shortly. @MyDimeIsUp Thank you so much for your detailed response! Just having that information helps calm my fears, I really appreciate the time it took you to find the information, write it out, post it.
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    Difficult Medical for 3rd Class Student Pilot, Where to start

    TIL. I always thought sport pilot was for gliders. I'll definitely have to check it out in that case then.
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    Difficult Medical for 3rd Class Student Pilot, Where to start

    Yeah, that's what I am afraid of. I am ok with the $3000, and actually just set aside an additional $6k for getting this stuff figured out. But my main goal is powered flight. Unfortunately, a sport pilot license just doesn't scratch the itch. Also, there is no way I could hide the ADHD from...
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    Difficult Medical for 3rd Class Student Pilot, Where to start

    Whoops. I'll edit the post I am 27. I haven't taken the meds for 8 years. Is that still going to be a problem? I still need to gather all my medical info before hand though right?
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    Difficult Medical for 3rd Class Student Pilot, Where to start

    Hey, I am a student pilot in Atlanta. It has been my dream since I was little to be a pilot and I now finally have a good enough job to do so. I was recently going over the medical form in preparation for my medical exam and realized that I may have some landmines in my past (childhood ADD & a...
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