So I am a prospective student pilot. I recently graduated college and with my new found time and resources I finally have the opportunity to start working on my PPL. I recently discovered however that my ADHD diagnosis would be a major hinderance.
During college I sought a diagnosis for ADHD and underwent behavioral counseling related to my associated avoidance behaviors and currently take non-stimulant medication in the form of NDRI antidepressants.
The main reason for taking the medication is that it allows me to overcome my anxiety around beginning tasks that I find tedious. Overall I have never had significant problems focusing on tasks once I start them.
My question is really is whether it is even possible for me to get a special issuance. I am not 100% sure whether I have ADHD as I was never formally diagnosed as a child, I was just told that my (elementary)school thought I was likely to have it. Is there anyway for me to get a special issuance.
On the chance that Its not likely I could qualify for a class 3 SI, would it be better for me to get my sport certificate and apply in the future after demonstrating that I can indeed fly an airplane?
During college I sought a diagnosis for ADHD and underwent behavioral counseling related to my associated avoidance behaviors and currently take non-stimulant medication in the form of NDRI antidepressants.
The main reason for taking the medication is that it allows me to overcome my anxiety around beginning tasks that I find tedious. Overall I have never had significant problems focusing on tasks once I start them.
My question is really is whether it is even possible for me to get a special issuance. I am not 100% sure whether I have ADHD as I was never formally diagnosed as a child, I was just told that my (elementary)school thought I was likely to have it. Is there anyway for me to get a special issuance.
On the chance that Its not likely I could qualify for a class 3 SI, would it be better for me to get my sport certificate and apply in the future after demonstrating that I can indeed fly an airplane?
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