Recent content by Laurence Miers

After much deep thought and evaluating and re-evaluating my goals I decided that the medical route was going to likely be very expensive and not a sure thing for this nearly 60 year old aspiring pilot so I chose to pursue a Sport Pilot certificate. I was able to find a small outfit within a...

I've worn a full beard for 30 years with only an 8 month gap due to a work issue 28 years ago. I usually trim it down fairly short once a year, in late spring when the weather starts getting hot. about 15 years ago I let it get into "ZZ Top" territory but that got to be a major PITA. Do what is...

After an email exchange with Dr Chein and carefully considering my goals, options and the expenses I would likely incur going after a 3rd class medical I have decided to pursue a Sport Pilot Certificate. I appreciate the input I got in this thread and I really appreciate Dr Chien's response. I...

Another Okie here. Also a recent new forum member. I'm in the NE part of the state. I'm a brand new student pilot going for Sport Pilot.

I've had the same email address for almost 25 years. I get a lot of junk.

Thanks for the heads up. My email had dumped your message into my spam folder.

Haven't done anything on record as yet. I'm hoping to start the PPL path in the near future, weeks/months. The more I look into the medical the more concerned I get. I'm pushing 60, my "check engine" light has come on a few times. My conditions: High blood pressure, well controlled and on the...

I will definitely try to do an "unofficial" consult with an AME before I commit to a class 3.

Terry, I appreciate the heads-up on medical. I have seen multiple recommendations to get the medical taken care of before going to deep into training so I started looking at the medical stuff and this old man would have to answer YES to at least 4 questions on the checklist. Nothing mentally or...

Hi folks. I'm just starting to pursue a pilot certificate. I'm a few months shy of 60 years old and have had the bug since I was a kid but too many reasons/excuses have gotten in the way. Kind fo feel like if I don't get off the X now it'll never happen. Anyway, it looks like there is a huge...