Hello,
I am greatly interested in learning to fly. I am 57, and in good physical condition. I would prefer to get a PPL, but after looking at the medical restrictions, I am not sure if I would be able to get the medical. I do not want to get denied and not be able to get a sport pilot.
I have been on Zoloft for several years for anxiety. I do not have panic attacks, but would wake in the night feeling anxious. I also have OSA, treated c CPAP, as well as hypertension, also treated by Cardizem. Both are under control and have been for quite some time. From what I can tell, the Cardizem is allowed. I can supply the data needed to show compliance with CPAP. I also have Chronic Myeloid leukemia, which is in remission. I was on a daily chemo pill for 3.5 years. I was taken off it on 11-17-17. That med was Sprycel, and appears to be OK on a case-by-case basis.
Is my use of Zoloft, or any other issue I have a deal breaker for a Class 3 medical? If so, I will go the sport pilot route.
Thanks for any help on this topic.
Ted
I am greatly interested in learning to fly. I am 57, and in good physical condition. I would prefer to get a PPL, but after looking at the medical restrictions, I am not sure if I would be able to get the medical. I do not want to get denied and not be able to get a sport pilot.
I have been on Zoloft for several years for anxiety. I do not have panic attacks, but would wake in the night feeling anxious. I also have OSA, treated c CPAP, as well as hypertension, also treated by Cardizem. Both are under control and have been for quite some time. From what I can tell, the Cardizem is allowed. I can supply the data needed to show compliance with CPAP. I also have Chronic Myeloid leukemia, which is in remission. I was on a daily chemo pill for 3.5 years. I was taken off it on 11-17-17. That med was Sprycel, and appears to be OK on a case-by-case basis.
Is my use of Zoloft, or any other issue I have a deal breaker for a Class 3 medical? If so, I will go the sport pilot route.
Thanks for any help on this topic.
Ted