So I’m looking for some honest / helpful advice. I love flying I got hooked ever since my first instruction flight. It’s a great feeling that can’t be beat. I want to make flying a career but Ive made some really stupid choices in my life recent and past. I won’t try to sugar coat it, just looking for some help. First I’ll start off by saying I don’t drink anymore I haven’t touched a drop since my last DUI (2 years) and I don’t ever plan to again. It led to pour choices that I’ll have to live with for the rest of my life.
I’m 24 years old I got my first dui when I was minor (17). and another 4 days after my 22nd. I blew a .15 for the first and they drew blood for the 2nd .18
After I finished going through the first DUI when I was 17 My lawyer told me that I never should disclose that I got that DUI on ANYTHING if asked. He said since I was a minor it was protected and I didn’t have to release the information to anyone for any reason. In the 7 years I never have listed the first DUI on any form that’s asked since. I never have thought or questioned it since my well paid lawyer at the time told me I didn’t have to.
I’m a student pilot now and have 10 hours with a CFI so far. I went to get my medical a couple months ago and when asked if I got a DUI I listed the 2nd DUI I didn’t think to list the first since I never have and was told never to do so. the AME deffered it to FAA and I received a letter telling me what I need to present them with and with that my driving record needed to be sent in. My juvenile DUI was listed on the record.
I’m wondering if I really messed up here and looking for advice on what I need to do to fix it. I already sent in the information and didn’t realize it was on the record until I looked at the copy this morning. I don’t think they’ve received it yet. I know DUIs are a big thing in the aviation world as they should be and I don’t want FAA to think I was trying to cover something up. I’d do anything to get my medical even if it means peeing in a cup everyday for the rest of my life to prove I don’t drink anymore.
Thank you all who took the time to read
I’m 24 years old I got my first dui when I was minor (17). and another 4 days after my 22nd. I blew a .15 for the first and they drew blood for the 2nd .18
After I finished going through the first DUI when I was 17 My lawyer told me that I never should disclose that I got that DUI on ANYTHING if asked. He said since I was a minor it was protected and I didn’t have to release the information to anyone for any reason. In the 7 years I never have listed the first DUI on any form that’s asked since. I never have thought or questioned it since my well paid lawyer at the time told me I didn’t have to.
I’m a student pilot now and have 10 hours with a CFI so far. I went to get my medical a couple months ago and when asked if I got a DUI I listed the 2nd DUI I didn’t think to list the first since I never have and was told never to do so. the AME deffered it to FAA and I received a letter telling me what I need to present them with and with that my driving record needed to be sent in. My juvenile DUI was listed on the record.
I’m wondering if I really messed up here and looking for advice on what I need to do to fix it. I already sent in the information and didn’t realize it was on the record until I looked at the copy this morning. I don’t think they’ve received it yet. I know DUIs are a big thing in the aviation world as they should be and I don’t want FAA to think I was trying to cover something up. I’d do anything to get my medical even if it means peeing in a cup everyday for the rest of my life to prove I don’t drink anymore.
Thank you all who took the time to read