mental health

Clearly, many pilots are frustrated with the FAA's policy on history of mental health conditions (primarily ADHD & depression/anxiety). But there have been many changes in the last few years that seem to be removing barriers and reducing stigma in the area of mental health. A few examples: *...

A plane most likely crashed tonight, but they haven't found it. Not sure how to pull the audio, but he was talking to Addison tower around 8:15PM. This may be the most heartbreaking communication I've ever heard. This is how I heard it: Addison Tower, Career Track 655 is actually going to...

Good Evening, Without getting into a whole spiel, essentially I’m at a halt in obtaining a medical for at least 10 years due to suicidal ideation and a misdiagnosis of BP which was confirmed by a doctor. Essentially at this point I’ve just been doing my thing, currently working as an A&P and son...

Happy New Year all, Been lurking on the PoA forums for a while; made an account to ask this. BLUF: Student Pilot, reported that I took Abilify, no diagnosis, Class III medical got denied, now ready and wanting to transition off the Rx and see about getting an SI and clearing everything up to...

Hello I'm about to go for my medical clearance again; I got one in 2014,first class,when I first came to the US for pilot training. I had stopped and started back up with my training due to some issues with finances and communications. Since I've been in the US I've been diagnosed with social...