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Yes she took the chance and I told her that I really appreciated the opportunity to give it a go. And she reiterated the safety part for her and myself numerous times, she has over 30 years experience and I trust her judgement. She said she had to sit down with the other instructors and really...

I have a very well paying job, majorly the reason I was finally able to pursue flight. It would almost be impossible for me to walk away from, but I do completely understand your point of health coming first.

I did ask her that and the largest aircraft she had was 172 and her other instructors wouldn't be able to fit with me.

I am from Michigan. I live in Monroe county.

Yea i am 24 and I definitely do need to lose the weight just to be healthier and happier. It is definitely embarrassing when you try to do things an average person can do, and are restricted by seat size, things of that nature. My lifestyle also doesn't help. I work 12 hour days in an...

Yea i flew with Jo. She was super nice but I guess she had a bad experience. ..

I have never had to take any medications prescribed by the Dr other than the ocassional Amoxicillan. So i hope that is acceptable as far as that part of it.

Thanks, i am definately seeing from these posts that it is very important to get a consultation first. Is there an expiration on your medical? Or is it a type that you have to "report if there is a change in your medical history"?

Thanks for all of the input. Weight has always been the most crucial thing for me, although i fluctuate a lot, when i was at my prime in the military i was 280 lbs. Solid! now i am roughly 100 lbs over that, but not a big "beer belly" or 5 chins. My blood pressure and heart rate are all well...

Hello all, My name is Chris and I am roughly 400 lbs at 6'4". I took my Discovery flight on Sunday and the flight instructor called me today and said she would be unable to train me because of my size. Here I am now with a pilot log with .5 hours signed off and on the computer looking for...