rejected in 1st class med? is my path for flying over?

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David L.

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Hello Every one.

I have a question about Medexpress.
So, I did the examination with my AME and because I have
history of SPONTANEOUS PNEUMOTHORAX (about 11 years ago) AND NUSS BAR SURGERY (2 years ago(still have It in me)
my AME did not make a decision and sent my files to the FAA last year September.

at about November I had a response from the FAA for more documentation and I did send it.

Few weeks ago, I had a another response from the FAA that they are sending my documents to the
Federal Air Surgeon's pulmonology specialist for consultation.

And a few days ago
I finally got a Certification Decision.
In Med Express

the Certification Decision has a stop sign
and it saids

Review of your application is complete. You will receive correspondence with additional details via mail.

You are not medically cleared to operate an aircraft.

Under 14 CFR § 61.53, it is unlawful for the holder of a medical certificate to exercise such privileges if he/she has a known medical history or condition, which makes him/her unable to meet the physical requirements for that certificate.

Is this the end of my flight path...?
Is it impossible for me to even get a PPL ?

Also, I saw that sometimes people can get Special Issuance
If that's the case for me, then do I need to go through the process again and take about 5~6 month to see the final decision again..?
 
Good Morning.

I’m sorry to hear about your negative news.
I don’t have the answer to your question, but what was/is your goal in aviation?

Was it just a private certificate or to fly professionally?
 
Hey there, eventually to fly professionally.
But for now, my goal was just to get a PPL.
 
From the FAA decision criteria:

A history of a single episode of spontaneous pneumothorax is considered disqualifying for airman medical certification until there is x-ray evidence of resolution and until it can be determined that no condition that would be likely to cause recurrence is present (i.e., residual blebs). On the other hand, an individual who has sustained a repeat pneumothorax normally is not eligible for certification until surgical interventions are carried out to correct the underlying problem. A person who has such a history is usually able to resume airmen duties 3 months after the surgery. No special limitations on flying at altitude are applied.


@bbchien may be able to shine more light on the subject, but it appears he’s addressed this at least once before, recently.

www.pilotsofamerica.com

Pectus excavatum pilots

Any pilots here have pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and gotten an FAA Class 1 medical? I am 29 years old. I am pretty sure I have this, although it has never been diagnosed. I get tired more easily compared to others, but this is probably because I am not physically active or do exercise. I...
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No, the AME won’t be able to issue in office, but I would not apply again until I knew the documentation was satisfactory to the FAA. That’s the cardiac testing Bruce refers to in the other link.
 
Hugh Despenser said:
Good Morning.

I’m sorry to hear about your negative news.
I don’t have the answer to your question, but what was/is your goal in aviation?

Was it just a private certificate or to fly professionally?
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Hey, my goal was to eventually fly professionally
 
TCABM said:
From the FAA decision criteria:

A history of a single episode of spontaneous pneumothorax is considered disqualifying for airman medical certification until there is x-ray evidence of resolution and until it can be determined that no condition that would be likely to cause recurrence is present (i.e., residual blebs). On the other hand, an individual who has sustained a repeat pneumothorax normally is not eligible for certification until surgical interventions are carried out to correct the underlying problem. A person who has such a history is usually able to resume airmen duties 3 months after the surgery. No special limitations on flying at altitude are applied.


@bbchien may be able to shine more light on the subject, but it appears he’s addressed this at least once before, recently.

www.pilotsofamerica.com

Pectus excavatum pilots

Any pilots here have pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and gotten an FAA Class 1 medical? I am 29 years old. I am pretty sure I have this, although it has never been diagnosed. I get tired more easily compared to others, but this is probably because I am not physically active or do exercise. I...
www.pilotsofamerica.com www.pilotsofamerica.com

No, the AME won’t be able to issue in office, but I would not apply again until I knew the documentation was satisfactory to the FAA. That’s the cardiac testing Bruce refers to in the other link.
Click to expand...
Hey, thank you for the info. It really helps in seeing the url from the Faa.
I guess I need to wait till the mail comes..
 
That is likely a request for more information- a consultation with a pulmonary MD, a set of pulmonary function tests, and a current imaging study of the lungs, I'd think....
 
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