Former ADHD, current depression...go/no go?

[SkyHog]

My son was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago. He also has depression and has a history of being bullied that led to a brief inpatient stay at an inpatient psychiatric facility for a few weeks, followed by a few weeks in outpatient therapy and eventual diagnosis of depression.

He currently takes escitalopram (sp?) for depression and Quelbree for ADHD. He's coming off the ADHD meds because we believe that was a misdiagnosis.

He's 12. In 4 more years he will be interested in flying. With the new changes in FAA med regs, what are his chances? does he have a chance?

 

[mandm]

Medication Database (Read Disclaimer Before Searching) - AMAS

Airman MEDICATION LIST (ATCS, please see our NATCA page.)

www.aviationmedicine.com

I’m not the best person to be asking but the FAA medication database says it’s possible with a special issuance, which basically means throw a ton of cash and maybe.

Others will chime in shortly.

 

[Daleandee]

With the advances coming to Sport Pilot he may find that it will be enough for the flying purposes he has in mind. No medical required as Sport Pilots can use a valid driver's license in lieu of a medical. If he wants to fly for a living then a conversation with doc @bbchien is a good place for you to start.

 

[bbchien]

Nick, Go to www.aeromedicaldoc.com and send me a message through the site.....

B

 

[flyingcheesehead]

Hey Nick, long time no see! Welcome back!

 

[SkyHog]

Hey Nick, long time no see! Welcome back!

Thanks! Still just bouncing around. Haven't flown in forever tho

 

[murphey]

Happy Birthday a little bit late!

 

[flyingcheesehead]

Thanks! Still just bouncing around. Haven't flown in forever tho

Well, I hope you're able to get back at it sooner than later. Those dead dinosaurs aren't gonna burn themselves.