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One of the guys who is getting me into this just finished his CFI and flies all the time, so I think you make a great point.

I’m really liking this line of thinking. I have been working non stop since Covid since I can’t really travel. No time off, no trips. So let’s say I spend $7,000 learning to fly next year and still don’t get the medical. No question it would suck, but it certainly wouldn’t be the worst money...

That’s fantastic advice, man. Thank you.

I did, actually. I meant to post about it but forgot. I had a great experience with my RFS office. They answered right away and the lady was very knowledgeable and helpful. She thinks I have a decent shot with a good bit of work, of course. But she wasn’t sure so I’m researching LSA...

I get it. But I’ve been told by him that I have no chance and just don’t get why I can’t do the pathway you linked. Maybe I need to just quit lingering here so I’ll quit crying about it and move on with my life!

Why is it not as straightforward as the linked article suggests? I’m asking somewhat rhetorically, it is the federal government after all. But the “off 60 days with favorable report by treating physician” makes so much sense. This is the article that got me excited and made me think I had a...

I thought the experts said in my similar thread that a one time bout of depression doesn’t make you ineligible. This guy can’t get a certificate even though it was a one time deal? That just doesn’t seem right.

Just wanted to say thanks again for all the input, everyone. It turns out he never diagnosed me as generalized anxiety disorder after all; he just called it “situational anxiety.” But this all seems to messy anyway, I think I’ll just get that motorcycle and maybe revisit this in a few years...

Actually, I remember now. If you’re on path 2 you can’t have ever been on two psych drugs at once. He gave me Bupropion to offset the sexual side effects of the SSRI and very occasional Ativan for the really bad moments. So I guess the precludes path 2. Can’t get a break.

Maybe. Feels weird to start taking a medication I don’t need just to please the FAA, but it’s not a bad thought.

Exactly. Anesthesia is so similar to flying that we very frequently have airline pilots speak at our conferences regarding the importance of simulation, checklists, and so on. I have done anesthesia for over ten years at major children’s hospitals and have never had a single issue with dealing...

Does he travel to see them both or do they do virtual meetings? Thanks!

For something like anxiety or depression, if you don’t mind my asking?

Oh, that thought never crossed my mind. Frankly I can’t believe he gives free advice and admire him for his dedication. I know it’s hopeless since he said it is, just hard to watch a dream die when you’ve had it so long. This was my big “I’m doing things I always wanted to” goal after my...

Thank you all so much for your time and input. I’m not ignoring your glider or LSA advice, I just live in a very small town and there’s nothing like that available around me from what I can tell. A friend of a friend is on the local AME list and is willing to speak to me for an off the...

thanks for your input, man. Not sure it’s quite fair to critique my decision regarding medications when you don’t know the scenario. I watched my daughter go through two (one the result of a doctor’s mistake) open heart surgeries and watch my very emotionally difficult son crumble under the...

just wanted to fly cross country with a couple of buddies and such. But maybe that’s a pipe dream. Thanks.

fair enough. For the record I would never lie. I’m not that kind of guy but mainly I just don’t want to give the life insurance company any reason to keep my money from my kids. Here is what I am saying. The form says have you ever been treated for anxiety. I will answer yes because...