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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    OK. Thanks Ron
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    First Airplane Solo

    Congrats from me as well! 5 hours??? incredible. Don't recall how many I had before solo (log book burned up) but it was a lot more than that! I remember when I left the ground in TOTAL control, I screamed out loud....WHOOOPEEE!
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    Would love to hear from Dr. Chen???
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    Most informative guys. I will write the Secretary!
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    Ok, Thanks. Was starting to think I was pretty much good to go almost as a PP with my Certificate I still hold.
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    Ok, sorry if I'm redundant here. To sum up a scenario: I could fly a Cessna 152 into Ashland Wi which HAS a tower? Just can only fly during the day?
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    Oh yes CT. LOTS of experience! Then shut up and fly. :D ok...lol
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    I CAN honestly say I'm safe to fly! I value everyone's opinion here and the input. I'm going to find a plane and as the Nike ad says....Just do it! BTW: Not real clear on this. Can a Sport Pilot fly into small airports?
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    I hear ya IHenning...I will stop and just do it. Getting a Doctor involved (especially a Psych one) when not necessary not a good idea. I'm going to start my review soon! Thanks again all. You have been VERY helpful and I'm impressed with the collective aviation Knowledge! BTW: @iH: Don't...
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    LOL! Makes perfect sense. I actually spoke with her recently and said I missed flying. Her reply? "Why don't you". I take that as a good sign...Explained how the FAA views Bipolar stuff and she actually thought I could pass a medical. It's quite clear it's a grounding issue for even a Class...
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    thanks Ron, I will consult my Physician about the matter and maybe see if I can get her to put something in writing. I didn't even think about the repercussions about landing in my field so will definitely check that out as well! I copied and pasted the FAA Regs from the link you provided and...
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    Really like that Amphibious Catalina. Lots of woods in N. Wi but also lots of lakes in the event of an emergency landing. I saw a couple used, early 90's ones super cheap but work needed. Not afraid of that as long as I know what I'm doing....which I may not. in a cursory search, couldn't...
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    I'd be looking for a 2 place...(more fun to share the experience). 8 hours sounds awesome and glad to hear not that much has changed. At $20K or so.....ya only live once and paid nearly twice that for our last SUV! Probably look into the lawyer thing Adam. Thanks guys!
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    HOLY SMOKES guys! Are you SURE about all that iHenning? That is awesome. By "low cost", about how much are we talking? I have a 200 acre farm with space for a runway but may have to build a hangar if I can't figure a way to cut a big door in the barn. Certainly a lot must have changed since...
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    GREAT news guys! Never rejected for the medical, it just lapsed mid 80's. Don't want one and just want to get the Sport License. I think FAA regs say 20 hours but not sure that much would be required as I think it will all come back to me fairly quickly. Appreciate the responses! Excited...
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    I have a valid Driver's License since I was 16 and am 65 now. Have not had the opportunity to talk to my Doctor but I think she will be very understanding and perhaps write something for me as to her opinion of my ability to fly Sport Pilot. Have just started looking into this in the past week...
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    possible bipolar and sport pilot?

    Thread kind of bums me out. I earned a Private License in 1976 with a Class II Medical. Gave up flying in 82. Got the itch again but since then,(1987) have been diagnosed with PTSD AND bi-polar. Don't agree with the Bipolar but I'm not the Doc. It's Combat related and I had it back then...
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