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I could use some help figuring this out. First of all, I am currently 75 years old. Back in 1999 I obtained a medical and started lessons. I got about 18 hours in my book and then moved across the country and dropped out of the aviation scene. Jump forward to today and I would like to fulfill my dream. The problem is I had a heart attack in 2014 that resulted in a stent being placed in the lad artery. The doctor said no damage was done and I have had a couple of treadmill stress tests since then and passed with flying colors. (Pun intended) No long term effects and my meds include metropolol, elequis, and pravastatin.
A second issue is that in 2017 I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. This is being treated with a new drug called zitiga and semi annual hormone shots to reduce testosterone, never any chemo or radiation. PSA has been less than .1 and T has been near zero since treatment began.
I assume these two conditions will put me into the SI category. So the question is, what are the chances I would get approved or denied, about how long would it take? I would just give up and opt for sport pilot except I really want to be able to fly cross country and finding a suitable plane for that is difficult. I am thinking of building a RV-9 if I can get the medical, or a RV-12 if I have to settle for Sport Pilot.
Thanks for any insights and advice.
A second issue is that in 2017 I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. This is being treated with a new drug called zitiga and semi annual hormone shots to reduce testosterone, never any chemo or radiation. PSA has been less than .1 and T has been near zero since treatment began.
I assume these two conditions will put me into the SI category. So the question is, what are the chances I would get approved or denied, about how long would it take? I would just give up and opt for sport pilot except I really want to be able to fly cross country and finding a suitable plane for that is difficult. I am thinking of building a RV-9 if I can get the medical, or a RV-12 if I have to settle for Sport Pilot.
Thanks for any insights and advice.