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Hey there! Looking to get my PPL at 18-19 (I'm 16 rn). I was diagnosed with juvenile Epilepsy 3 years ago in 2020 and this month marks my last seizure since Oct. 2020. I'm gonna start weaning off meds in the next few months and will hopefully be fully off by June 2024. Was curious on the number...

No, I haven't applied for one. I assumed I would be denied a medical since having a history of epilepsy means you'll be barred.

I am epileptic. Aiming for 1st class medical. I am aware of some of the requirements such as 10 years seizure free and last 3 off of medications. I am 3 years free and still on meds, but I am only 16 and I plan on going to college for aerospace since I have time to kill (As well as a backup plan).

Hello! I was curious if anybody knew what GOOD documentation of seizures would be. My last seizure was 3 years ago and it was a grand mal. I am aiming to get a class 1 medical so I would like to be prepared. I have a video camera in my room that records while I sleep, and both of my parents can...

Hey there! Was curious is anybody has ever gone through the process of appealing a denied medical. Can you explain the process, how hard is it? How much time and money was put into it? What are the chances of getting it approved?

Thank you. I very much appreciate this! :)

Thanks! How would I have a reliable testimony? My parents are with me and I have a camera installed in my room, is that good enough?

Thank you for the advice! I have looked into the odds and I know they aren't good, however I still can't give up. Ignorant as it sounds, I still have a small chance of becoming a pilot. Any chance for me is better than no chance at all, and I will work hard and do what I can to make this dream a...

Thank you so much!! I very much appreciate this :)

Hey there! Was curious if I could still become an airline pilot even though I have had a history of epilepsy. I have read the FAA regulations on aviation medicals, however I have seen some loopholes in them. I am currently 16, I have been seizure free on medications for 3 years. My last seizure...