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I guess the point is.. if potential focus and attention issues are such a serious concern, then they should test ALL pilots for these issues. They however only test those that have sought help for this issue. That just discourages potential pilots seeking mental health treatment when it's...

Now that I've got my PPL I'm looking to convert my paper logbook (currently approx 120 hrs) over to FF / MFB. I'll put the original in a fire safe but I'd love to not have to even have the original. I've read a bunch of threads on this but havent' found a good definitive answer and would love...

Yeah, I’m flying there this week with my CFI for experience. We’ll see but I think 44N is a good options.

Thanks for the info, I will check it out.

As the title side, I'm about to get my PPL at like 120 hours (delays, bad CFI, work schedule, long story) on 12/1. On 12/2 I plan on taking the Wife and Son on an adventure. Plan on an 8AM Hudson SFRA Flight then back north over the GWB and back out of the area towards KHFD. Note: I'm flying...

We are... 32 hours in, 3rd class SI, about to knock out solo x-country, checkride scheduled for late March.

yes. I had to go through this test because of an ADHD diagnosis. I can easily name 10 people I personally know who could never pass that test. Because they have no mental health diagnosis on their records they would have sailed through getting a 3rd class medical. On the other hand...

This may be extreme but not out of the realm of possibility. The cogscreen was tough enough, the full battery Neuropsych exam was intense.

And interestingly enough, based on what I was told and some research today, I may be able to obtain a commercial and CFI rating, and instruct -- but just not use the commercial rating for commercial purposes. I'm going to have to look more into that. If that's the case, I don't see a need to...

I talked to myself the whole time as well.. lol. Didn't count against me.

All, I just posted about my process getting a 3rd class SI recently -- to recap: After a long, arduous, nearly 2 year process I was finally issued a 3rd class medical SI ... that expires in 40 days. In order to get this medical I had to do the following: Full battery Neuropsych Exam...

Thanks -- I almost just gave up back in 2021, but I figured i'd be no closer to my dream of flying if I kept whining and didn't move forward. So I starting moving forward (but still whine on occasion). :) $6k out of pocket just to get a third class medical sucks, but it is what it is.

The woman I talked to said she couldn't (or maybe wouldnt) complete the CMEC / paperwork with without a copy showing proof that I had an active medical at some point (she wants a copy of a medical) -- since I have no certificate, she wants proof of an active medical. The medical was not denied...

Thanks, you guys are awesome -- I talked to a board chiropractor who is a state certified physician who can do my basic med as soon as I get the 3rd class in the mail, so I'm going that route-- you guys helped out a ton -- really appreciate it.

Thanks for the info!!!

You say "Go see a doc in a box" -- you mean like a walk in? The CMEC seems to be pretty detailed-- almost like a full physical -- and a lot of walk-ins only have PAs -- i'm willing to do whatever.

Yeah, I'm awaiting the letter -- knowing them it won't be here until late next week. I'm looking at BasicMed-- but getting it before the medical expires is going to be... cute. Problem is the CMEC. My doctor is 3 months out for non-emergency appointments. My AME is 4 weeks out -- Feb 7. I...

That is actually an excellent point. I will get after it this morning.

I know about BasicMed, and I may go that route. I was worried about it being overly restrictive. I was hoping to be able to fly in Canada, and really wanted to fly in the Bahamas -- come to find out BasicMed is accepted in the Bahamas, and I won't have the financial means to fly or access to a...

Without getting into the insane backstory, I've been in the process of getting a 3rd class medical since August 2021 due to a deferral for ADHD and some other bogus diagnoses that came from seeing an ADHD APRN. I was very excited when I finally got into "Final review" status, and have been...