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Doesn't always mean anything. I've been a student for 18 months. Sometimes life gets in the way.

Yes, I have consulted with 3 different AMEs. All gave me the same opinion that it's not impossible for me to get a medical, but unlikely and would be very expensive. All 3 were HIMS AMEs with a lot of experience working with difficult cases. I did join that EAA chapter and went to an event last...

They were all HIMS AMEs who actually do work with the more difficult cases. One in particular was very familiar with the requirements and still didn't think I had a good shot. The problem is it's not just one thing that would require an SI. I have a very complicated medical history with several...

Y'all have been super nice and helpful, I appreciate you!

I'll try to make it for the next breakfast, it would be great to start meeting some people! Sending you a PM as well.

I think you may be the person I talked to on Reddit a few weeks ago? If so, hi again! :) I'm probably going to join EAA and I think the chapter at LZU is the closest to me, so I'll likely be checking that out soon. When do you guys meet?

I think I might have talked to you already on Reddit. I'm planning on checking out the Unfortunately I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find anything like that near me. It looks like the school I'm currently at has the only LSA anywhere around here.

I did consults with 3 different AMEs, all said I had about a 20% chance of getting an SI medical. To me that's not worth the $8-10k it would cost and the chance of never flying anything again.

Yep that's it. I have no problem with the school or its instructors, it was just a little bit of sticker shock.

Oh I'm certain I'm paying too much, but that was all I could find. I will look into the local EAA chapter for sure, thanks.

I'm taking lessons at KGVL, but live much closer to KLZU or KWDR. Originally I wanted to fly professionally, but that's out of the question now, so I just want to be able to take day trips with my husband, to places we would usually drive to.

I'm at KGVL (Gainesville, GA). It definitely seems excessive to me, not to mention the airport is an hour drive away, but it's the only thing I could find.

The FAA likes to make it confusing. But no, there is no way to get a PPL if you can't get a medical. And I think the only additional privilege you can get is the airspace endorsement that you get from your instructor.

I'm basing it on what the FAA says. A third class medical is required for a private pilot license. You can take lessons toward your PPL without a medical only to the point of solo flight. You cannot solo as a PPL student without a medical. You can get a sport pilot license without an FAA medical...

Sorry for the confusion, I see how I could have worded that better.

Yeah, the license isn't the problem. I can't afford to buy a plane.

You cannot get a PPL at all without a medical, unfortunately. Doesn't matter what you fly. I've looked for any possible loophole and there isn't one.

I haven't yet, but I've only flown it twice.

I just switched over to sport pilot training after doing 13 hours toward my PPL. After a lot of thought (and going back and forth on my decision 50 times), I decided this is the best choice for me if I want to fly at all. I don't want to get into details, but I have a very low chance of getting...

Yes, I understand that I need to get this taken care of before the exam. I just sent Dr. Chien an email. Thanks for your help.