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My last Medical expired 4 years ago and been doing the Sport Pilot since. I want to get my 3rd Class Medical back but I am not 100% sure I will get approved due to a health episode in 2006. Back then I had a renal infarct caused by FibroMuscular Dysplasia that took 1/3 of my Kidney out but still retain better than 97% Kidney renal functions.
I am 52 in good shape, BP is 120/80 or less, lift weights and am fairly muscular in complexion at 218 lbs and 6’ 0’’. I run 5K races each Saturday when it is not too hot. My yearly physicals are routine and my cholesterol is under 140 with 10mg of Simvastatin/day.
I was treated at the Mayo Clinic and told to have a CT scan in 10 years to see what, if any changes, took place in my system. There is no treatment or therapy other than having a healty lifestyle with low BP, low weight, and low cholesterol. I feel great, lead a regular life, and only remember I have FMD when the thought of going to get a 3rd class comes to my mind. I have plenty of energy and hit the gym 4 times a week for 1.5 hours.
Is FMD a reason for a 3Rd class denial regardless of symptoms or will my entire health be evaluated for risk? I am unable to find anything on the web about this subject. Should I stay away from the 3rd class or purse one and get on with it and fly bigger airplanes. Thoughts are appreciated.
I am 52 in good shape, BP is 120/80 or less, lift weights and am fairly muscular in complexion at 218 lbs and 6’ 0’’. I run 5K races each Saturday when it is not too hot. My yearly physicals are routine and my cholesterol is under 140 with 10mg of Simvastatin/day.
I was treated at the Mayo Clinic and told to have a CT scan in 10 years to see what, if any changes, took place in my system. There is no treatment or therapy other than having a healty lifestyle with low BP, low weight, and low cholesterol. I feel great, lead a regular life, and only remember I have FMD when the thought of going to get a 3rd class comes to my mind. I have plenty of energy and hit the gym 4 times a week for 1.5 hours.
Is FMD a reason for a 3Rd class denial regardless of symptoms or will my entire health be evaluated for risk? I am unable to find anything on the web about this subject. Should I stay away from the 3rd class or purse one and get on with it and fly bigger airplanes. Thoughts are appreciated.