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For the purpose of sport-pilot operations, I'm wondering how a teenager with ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorder, who now holds a drivers license, could determine whether he meets the requirement of 14 CFR 61.23(c)(2)(iv) to
I'm thinking that if he is able to successfully complete sport-pilot training and pass the checkride, that in itself might be a good indication, but I'm wondering what others think, especially @bbchien, @lbfjrmd, and anyone else with relevant expertise.
At this point I think he has given up his dreams of flying due to the medical issue, and I want to be able to give him a realistic understanding of his chances for safe sport-pilot flying.
Given the amount of time and effort he and his parents have spent on seeking medical help and learning to manage his condition, plus what I have seen personally of his behavior in past years, I think it is very unlikely to be a bogus diagnosis, so it appears that proving he never really had it is not a realistic option.
"Not know or have reason to know of any medical condition that would make that person unable to operate a light-sport aircraft in a safe manner."
I'm thinking that if he is able to successfully complete sport-pilot training and pass the checkride, that in itself might be a good indication, but I'm wondering what others think, especially @bbchien, @lbfjrmd, and anyone else with relevant expertise.
At this point I think he has given up his dreams of flying due to the medical issue, and I want to be able to give him a realistic understanding of his chances for safe sport-pilot flying.
Given the amount of time and effort he and his parents have spent on seeking medical help and learning to manage his condition, plus what I have seen personally of his behavior in past years, I think it is very unlikely to be a bogus diagnosis, so it appears that proving he never really had it is not a realistic option.