Different poster now than the OP
I read the .pdf attachment and have a question. The form states that an Ocular migraine and complicated migraine are not acceptable. (assumes this means that an SI is required) How does the FAA define an Ocular migraine. Is it just the presence of the aura that triggers this or does it follow the definitions of a retinal migraine (as defined from WebMD
www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/ocular-migraine-basics) (I'm sure there is a better source somewhere but it's what I have access to right now)
I ask because I have dealt with the random migraine for 20 years now. From age 16 to 29 I would get them about once a year. They would start with the Aura for about an hour and then proceed to a full migraine but the aura would leave. Once I reached my 30's they stopped and I went about 7 years without a migraine, but I have had two within the past 2 years, again at a frequency of one a year. The onl medication I have ever taken is OTC Ibuprofin and Exceedrin Migraine.
Is it possible to get a 3rd class without an SI? If I need an SI then think I will forget the SEL rating and just go for Sport Pilot. I currently only have a Private Pilot Glider rating and luckilly no medical is required.