medical certificate

I set out to earn my PPL in 2009. It got put on the back burner due to LIFE. I'm now 62. When I tested for my last medical card I failed those Ishihara color plates. I get about 3 or 4 and that's it. I can point out colors all day or night without any trouble. I can also distinguish all classes...

I went for my 3rd class renewal and said yes to 18N. On the medical history. I’ve only smoked marijuana a few times. I have never had any legal troubles of any kind, it was self submission. The AME wasn’t too sure what to do since my issue was not event based so he called the Regional Office and...

So i am nearly done with my part 61 ground school and I am getting ready to make an appointment with an AME. Problem is I am 5'7" and over 350lbs, even when I am in great shape i still weigh around 200lbs. I am 49, I do not have diabetes, blood pressure issues, sleep apnea and pulse is usually...

Hello. Low time private pilot looking to get back in the game. VFR, single-engine land. Had my last physical 1/2014 and haven't flown since before then. Want to get current and back in the saddle. Do or don't I need to get a complete physical or will BasicMed fit the bill? Very healthy...

So I am a prospective student pilot. I recently graduated college and with my new found time and resources I finally have the opportunity to start working on my PPL. I recently discovered however that my ADHD diagnosis would be a major hinderance. During college I sought a diagnosis for ADHD...

wondering how fair he is, and what the typical appointment with him is like

hi everyone! I have always wanted to become a pilot. I have now reached a place in my life where I am able to pursue the goal. However, I was diagnosed with cyclothemya about two years ago. I have always felt this was misdiagnosed as it coincided with avery painful event for my family. I took...

Hey everyone, it's been a bit since I've posted anything on here and I wanted to share how things are going. Back when I started flight training, I applied for a 3rd class medical at about 7 hours of flight time. My instructor was ready to solo me then, and I was to the point where I knew this...

Hello friends! Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to "Dr Lou" Louis B. Fowler! Drove to him all the way from Texas to Florida two years ago with a case of personality disorder misdiagnosis and supporting paperwork including two re-evaluations because I heard he was the man and he took care of...