USAF-LT-G
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Hi everyone -
After flying so many hours with me, and basically doing all he can legally as a passenger, he really wants to take the leap and get his private already, which I don't blame him... he has the itch. Looking for some advice though, as I know he'll require a special issuance for his initial third-class.
He is aged 74
He has Type II, non-insulin based, medication controlled A1C under 9.0
He also has hearing aids, but I believe could pass hearing standards with the hearing aids.
No cardiovascular issues, or any other issues that I'm aware of, and can pass an EKG no problem.
With this given, should he be able to get his initial? What medical paperwork does he need to get in order? Anyone familiar with how long typically they'll allow him to have before recert?
I'm under a special now which is good for 1 year no matter what class (currently first), due to DVT and Humira for ankylosing spondylitus, and wasn't that big of a deal but I'm in my 40s, no glasses, no hearing issues, etc.
Just curious if anyone has any experience. I'm worried that since it's his initial, they may be more "scrutinizing" but I don't really know. He's in good health otherwise.
Thanks!
After flying so many hours with me, and basically doing all he can legally as a passenger, he really wants to take the leap and get his private already, which I don't blame him... he has the itch. Looking for some advice though, as I know he'll require a special issuance for his initial third-class.
He is aged 74
He has Type II, non-insulin based, medication controlled A1C under 9.0
He also has hearing aids, but I believe could pass hearing standards with the hearing aids.
No cardiovascular issues, or any other issues that I'm aware of, and can pass an EKG no problem.
With this given, should he be able to get his initial? What medical paperwork does he need to get in order? Anyone familiar with how long typically they'll allow him to have before recert?
I'm under a special now which is good for 1 year no matter what class (currently first), due to DVT and Humira for ankylosing spondylitus, and wasn't that big of a deal but I'm in my 40s, no glasses, no hearing issues, etc.
Just curious if anyone has any experience. I'm worried that since it's his initial, they may be more "scrutinizing" but I don't really know. He's in good health otherwise.
Thanks!