Recent content by thl989

Apologies I deleted the OP. I refused the breath test and was also convicted of leaving the scene. I'm open to doing whatever the FAA asks of me and think a formal recovery would only be helpful in strengthening my recovery long term (I haven't drank for years), but it's also important for me to...

Thanks all, appreciate the advice!

Indeed. I've already talked to two HIMS AMEs (consultation, not an exam) and got vastly different opinions. I removed the post because the only way to know is to apply for both an FAA First Class Medical and an EASA First Class Medical and see what happens.

Hi, thanks Mike. There are HIMS AMEs in Europe (but not many!) so it may be possible to follow that path from there, which is what I'm looking at. Being a pilot in Europe isn't a terrible consequence anyway whether it does or doesn't work out. EASA is the European FAA. They do not use criminal...

HI James, what about it? I check yes. I'm not suggesting I ever try to hide the incident. Just wondering what the path might be to getting a special issuance, and if that path might be easier in a few years or if being a working pilot while going through that path (e.g. documenting sobriety in...

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