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Class1Type2
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I held a medical a few years ago, but shortly after the start of the pandemic I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Since then I have been flying BasicMed.
Since diagnosis, I have changed my lifestyle and eating habits resulting in a sustained <6 A1C over the last year, now I would like to get a Class 1 medical and pursue an airline career. My only diabetes medicine is oral Metformin, and I have no other medical conditions that were not declared on my previous medical. I know it will be a process and I will need to jump through some hoops to get a medical.
Before I commit to this path, I would like to have an idea of what information the FAA will want to see, what to expect from the process, what to expect from the cost, and how much risk I am taking with my ability to maintain BasicMed.
Also, if I cannot be issued the medical in the office (which I expect I will not be able to), does that mean I lose my ability to fly BasicMed until the SI is approved?
Since diagnosis, I have changed my lifestyle and eating habits resulting in a sustained <6 A1C over the last year, now I would like to get a Class 1 medical and pursue an airline career. My only diabetes medicine is oral Metformin, and I have no other medical conditions that were not declared on my previous medical. I know it will be a process and I will need to jump through some hoops to get a medical.
Before I commit to this path, I would like to have an idea of what information the FAA will want to see, what to expect from the process, what to expect from the cost, and how much risk I am taking with my ability to maintain BasicMed.
Also, if I cannot be issued the medical in the office (which I expect I will not be able to), does that mean I lose my ability to fly BasicMed until the SI is approved?