I have decided to pursue my PPL training after flying with a friend of mine and getting bit by the “bug” again. It’s been on my list since I was a kid and used to go to EAA every year.
I’ve had a few flights with a CFI and am ready to contact an AME for my Third Class Medical. I had a physical this spring and passed with flying colors so I thought this should be a piece of cake. Luckily I did some research on a Third Class Medical and Sleep Apnea and found this forum.
This has brought me to a screeching halt. I do not treat my OSA with a CPAP. Instead I use a dental device through my sleep clinic. My understanding is that since I cannot prove compliance with the dental device I will have to use the CPAP. I have gone back on the CPAP but only have a week of data.
So how much data do I need before I contact an AME (30, 60 days)?
How often would I need to prove compliance?
Would I have to do a WMT (Wakefulness and Maintenance test)?
It seems a good AME is a must if I don’t want this to get bogged down at the OKC office. Any recommendations for a good AME in the Atlanta area?
Any advice to move this along quickly would help. I am looking at buying a Cessna 140a. The seller is offering instruction (he’s a commercial pilot, part time CFI, has great references from 2 friends that have trained with him, plane is his baby not his trainer). The first buyer with the cash will own it but I sure don’t want to commit until I am comfortable with obtaining and keeping my Third Class.
I’ve had a few flights with a CFI and am ready to contact an AME for my Third Class Medical. I had a physical this spring and passed with flying colors so I thought this should be a piece of cake. Luckily I did some research on a Third Class Medical and Sleep Apnea and found this forum.
This has brought me to a screeching halt. I do not treat my OSA with a CPAP. Instead I use a dental device through my sleep clinic. My understanding is that since I cannot prove compliance with the dental device I will have to use the CPAP. I have gone back on the CPAP but only have a week of data.
So how much data do I need before I contact an AME (30, 60 days)?
How often would I need to prove compliance?
Would I have to do a WMT (Wakefulness and Maintenance test)?
It seems a good AME is a must if I don’t want this to get bogged down at the OKC office. Any recommendations for a good AME in the Atlanta area?
Any advice to move this along quickly would help. I am looking at buying a Cessna 140a. The seller is offering instruction (he’s a commercial pilot, part time CFI, has great references from 2 friends that have trained with him, plane is his baby not his trainer). The first buyer with the cash will own it but I sure don’t want to commit until I am comfortable with obtaining and keeping my Third Class.