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John Krasinski
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Hi, my name is John and I am looking to pursue a PPL or LSA cert.
I have no criminal history but did have a substance abuse issue that will be on my medical history. I am looking for advice/opinions as to wether or not I could obtain a class 3 medical cert with my record.
Brief summary, I was addicted to opiates for several years, pretty bad deal. I attended a few rehabs which I did not complete. I eventually found success with maintenance medication and went to a clinic for almost two years before tapering off. I will be almost 5 years clean from illegal substances, 3 from maintenance meds when I begin flight training or apply for medical. Substance abuse has been in clinical remission for quite some time already and I will meet the FAA required 2+ years total abstinence, although I will have no documentation proving so.
My question is, do I have a chance at class 3 medical, will I have to go HIMS route, and what about LSA?
I have read other substance abuse issues here and several people suggest a sport license since they can't get a medical, and if you're denied a medical that door is closed. From what I have read, a past substance abuse issue is disqualifying for a DL sport cert because of a known condition that would deny a class 3 medical...
If a SI medical is my only option, and HIMS is the only way to that, so be it. I believe finances will prevent me from going that route though. Am I missing something with the LSA cert about disqualifying medical issues?
If any other information is needed, I will gladly provide it.
Thank you.
I have no criminal history but did have a substance abuse issue that will be on my medical history. I am looking for advice/opinions as to wether or not I could obtain a class 3 medical cert with my record.
Brief summary, I was addicted to opiates for several years, pretty bad deal. I attended a few rehabs which I did not complete. I eventually found success with maintenance medication and went to a clinic for almost two years before tapering off. I will be almost 5 years clean from illegal substances, 3 from maintenance meds when I begin flight training or apply for medical. Substance abuse has been in clinical remission for quite some time already and I will meet the FAA required 2+ years total abstinence, although I will have no documentation proving so.
My question is, do I have a chance at class 3 medical, will I have to go HIMS route, and what about LSA?
I have read other substance abuse issues here and several people suggest a sport license since they can't get a medical, and if you're denied a medical that door is closed. From what I have read, a past substance abuse issue is disqualifying for a DL sport cert because of a known condition that would deny a class 3 medical...
If a SI medical is my only option, and HIMS is the only way to that, so be it. I believe finances will prevent me from going that route though. Am I missing something with the LSA cert about disqualifying medical issues?
If any other information is needed, I will gladly provide it.
Thank you.