Medication question

[rumpletumbler]

I'm curious as to what folks do when they have to take a disqualifying med. I'm taking something right now that renders me unable to get my medical though I'm not trying to do so anyhow. It might as well be a placebo as far as how it would affect my flying abilty. As I'm not flying right now it isn't an issue and I would never lie on the med application. I'm just curious as to what folks do because it doesn't make much sense. I can understand on some things but if it doesn't influence your thought process/behavior it seems to be overkill and just lazy on the FAA's part. Thoughts?

 

[ThomasR]

Did you find a job yet?

What meds. are you taking and how do you know it is disqualifying? Is it something you need permanently or is it temporary? What did your flight surgeon say where you get your medical certificate approved and your prescription?

No need to take over the counter junk for a simple cold. Take vitamins, exercse say healthy and don't take medication unless your lilfe depends on it.

Where did you go the other day, tumbleweed, I was trying to give you some good advice but you posted and never came back?

 

[rumpletumbler]

Did you find a job yet?

No

What meds. are you taking and how do you know it is disqualifying? Is it something you need permanently or is it temporary? What did your flight surgeon say where you get your medical certificate approved and your prescription?

I don't have a current medical and haven't since being on the medicine. I take a variety of stuff that is ok and I must take but this particular medicine is probably not forever and is optional.

No need to take over the counter junk for a simple cold. Take vitamins, exercse say healthy and don't take medication unless your lilfe depends on it.

Well I take two different hormone replacements (Synthroid, Androgel) that if I didn't have you might as well prop me up somewhere so I'd say those qualify as being have to take. Those aren't disqualifying though.

Where did you go the other day, tumbleweed, I was trying to give you some good advice but you posted and never came back?

The idea of a homebuilt whop whop isn't appealing to me. I have mental images of being shot out of a cannon over the runway while sitting in a lawn chair. When I think of safety strangely the image of hillbilly bob pulling his gyrocopter to the airport behind his pinto never comes to mind. I'd consider an ultralight long before the homemade whop whop. If provided with bunker enclosure for myself and my family I like to watch them though as the entertainment value is high.

Edit....I noticed you have some Bell 47 time. Those are awesome whop de whop's. I would love to have one of those.

 

[bobbysamd]

Medications

I'm curious as to what folks do when they have to take a disqualifying med. I'm taking something right now that renders me unable to get my medical though I'm not trying to do so anyhow.

The best solution might be to get well and then apply for your medical. If you get well from the condition you don't have to list the medication.

The medication in question may not be disqualifying. Call AOPA's medical counselors if you are a member. www.leftseat.com is a great FAA medical site.

Hope that helps.

 

[rumpletumbler]

Is it just me or that they got 7 folks 1'st class medicals last year who have Schizophrenia a little bizzare? I'd think if you can get a first class with Schizo anything would be possible. Maybe I should ask....I had no clue it was that lax.

 

[ThomasR]

Meds

rumpletumbler,

Don't take me too seriously I know you are in a difficult place right now. My point is that sometimes problems cloud our vision of possibilities. Once you have experienced the joy of controlling an aircraft through natures obstacle course you are forever hooked on those experiences. It is with you for the rest of your life. Should you one day be denied that privilege is a sad day because you know what you are missing. But be sure we all here share those experiences and are with you regardless of the problems you are facing.

Most aviators share your feeling about ultra lights and homebuilt. They are mosquito's in league with eagles. But I equate them with motorcycles and the market for these light weights is growing. It is a new era in aviation much like the first bi-planes.

Even when a person is restricted medically there is still a way to be active in aviation. We all have dreams that motivate us. Few get to have all their dreams come true.

I read on the forum people complaining about all sorts of problems; I didn't get the school I wanted, I ran out of money, my spouse doesn't want me to fly, I'm sick, I'm tired, I'm lonely, people at work don't treat me nice, I don't get payed enough, the customers are rude, on and on and on. All this detracts from seeing what is available and enjoyable if only they could change their perspective just a little bit.

Those who seek status will be satisfied only for a short period of time. Status changes with the wind and the morning news paper. If you enjoy flying you can, at least, ride the changing winds.

All the best, my friend.

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