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That’s the process. Why wouldn’t you engage a HIMS AME when the FAA sends you a letter saying they will consider regular issuance or SI if you work that process? Either they need to just say no and not give false hope, or really heed the recommendations of the HIMS AME and required evaluation...

So is this a new and different path vs the recent “non complicated…” path?

In all sincerity, what does “recurrent disease” mean in the world of the FAA or medical community? Does that mean you got off meds, but then needed to get back on them, or some time qualifier, or other? Thanks!

If by “voluntary” you mean the FAA absolutely won’t consider your case without going to a HIMS AME as required by the FAA, I guess it’s “voluntary.”

Being one of those subject to all the test, evaluations, etc., I don’t have an issue with those hoops in themselves. I DO have a huge issue with the amount of time the FAA takes and how they come to the conclusion of their reviews, after they already make you pay for specialist in the...

GeorgeC is correct, once you go the formal medical route and if you son is declined for class 3, he could then be limited to part 103 ultralight aircraft, hot air balloons (yay) or glider aircraft...the latter is actually a lot of fun! Do your homework, find a good HIMS (Human Intervention...

They will most likely make you do at least a neuropsychology evaluation to make sure any ADD tendencies aren't truly interfering with whatever task is at hand. I have no idea why they made me do an ADD test, maybe because ADD and anxiety can go hand in hand, but I had to do some test where I...

Many thanks for the feedback! I'll look into the AMAS services. My HIMS AME has been very helpful, but doesn't hurt to get some additional insights. Thanks again!

True. I did not anticipate the degree of difficulty encountered. The theory of the process is very different than the reality.

Add on post to the topic at hand. I had a DWI when I was 20 years old, blew .0825. I'm now 44. No other DUI/DWI's and only 2 moving violations since then, and both which allowed for defensive driving to remove from insurance records. I've been flying since I was 14, got my PPL when I was 19...

Preach! Seems we share the same views. I will work the process put in front of me. At the same time I will question the process, point out apparent deficiencies and propose better alternatives. The push back and mocking is oddly personal and often vitriolic.

Well, that’s for certain an inconvenient truth, but a SPL would not have met my needed mission and since I was training for my IFR rating. Family of 4 flying won’t work under SPL either, as it currently stands. In hindsight, yes, I wish I’d known that the FAA was in total disarray when it...

Same, and somehow they stay up in the air.

What are you talking about here? I have no idea what point you're trying to make. First you said I could fly under sports, then I can't because I was denied a class 3, thus making both PPL and SPL unavailable. The point I'm making is the SPL allows individuals who may or may not actually be...

That's not accurate either for my situation. I was denied a class III for history of alcohol abuse (which really developed in the 12 months following the initial SSRI deferral), of which I have sought treatment and continue to do. I have been on zoloft for work related stress/anxiety, of which...

No I couldn't, I've had my PPL and class 3 since 1999. I didn't get on zoloft until 2020 after a hiatus from flying, so I can't go backwards to sports pilot. This not so trivial fact makes no sense. Nor does it that you can self certify and fly self propelled gliders that can go 150 kts even...

E-AB, in my case. Most recently after market mods to STOL type aircraft so lots of stall, slow flight and HP TO/LDG testing. I was training for STOL comps before medical denial. Working through the HIMS deferral process right now.

Sad but interesting commentary on a crash of a young student pilot. How was this kid able to maintain a Medical cert after being caught about to fly an aircraft while intoxicated and prior observed attitude of the pilot to flying? Seems like a ton of red flags but was able to keep flying...

The first step is admitting it…

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