Jon Makris
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- Sep 4, 2020
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FlyingGreek 46
I've read so many posts on your site and brings me back to when I flew, many (too) many decades ago. After receiving my PPL in 1975 (at 44 hours), I began quest to gain a CL. Flew about 100 hours post PPL with XC from Arkansas to Maine and back...with spouse and 3 kiddies in a PA 180. Low and slow with no major issues. I was then transferred to an overseas government job which caused a pause in my flight training for four very long years. Due to personal issues (divorce, multiple transfers) I never had the chance to return to flying...So have considered returning to flying with at least 20 hours with a CFI. I did look up my info on FAA and was surprised that my PPL is still listed, albeit with wrong address...So I started looking at the medical requirements as first first step in the process. Much to my dismay, since my days of flying, I've developed Type II diabetes (under control with pills), had a stent in the LAD and most recently a pacer inserted. After reading all the items under your medical forum, it would appear that although not impossible, it will be very expensive to obtain a Class three med again. With that in mind, I looked at the possibility of a Sport rating....This too might not be an option. So thought I would post this for comments by your very large listening audience. My next would be to just pay a CFI for a couple of hours to just get the feel again...Thanks for all you folks do. Fly and stay safe.