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I have searched many aviation sites and It seems that there are conflicting opinions of when you can use DL in place of a medical for sport pilot privileges. I am more confused than when I started searching so I thought I would pose this hypo here.
Please do not misinterpret the reason for my question. I am not trying to do an end run around the law or evade any requirements. I want to be safe and legal, so I am asking for advice as to how to interpret the regs. and follow their requirements. If that means needing a third class SI, so be it.
Scenario:
-Have never applied for, possessed or been denied a medical cert.
-Previous treatment for Coronary heart disease that has been treated(stats show thousands of SI have been issued for specific diagnosis but my understanding is that the path can be expensive and lengthy (complete cardiac workup etc).
-All meds in AOPAs approved list(none used off label-all prescribed for approved uses)
-at regular follow up with cardiologist you tell doc that you are thinking of maybe flying around in a tiny little airplane for fun and ask what she thinks of the idea. She replies that she doesn't see an issue , you have been cleared for any exercise tolerated and she doesn't think you have any greater risk of sudden incapacitation than the average person walking down the street.
Are you good to go or do you need to try and see if you can get and SI?
Thanks!
Please do not misinterpret the reason for my question. I am not trying to do an end run around the law or evade any requirements. I want to be safe and legal, so I am asking for advice as to how to interpret the regs. and follow their requirements. If that means needing a third class SI, so be it.
Scenario:
-Have never applied for, possessed or been denied a medical cert.
-Previous treatment for Coronary heart disease that has been treated(stats show thousands of SI have been issued for specific diagnosis but my understanding is that the path can be expensive and lengthy (complete cardiac workup etc).
-All meds in AOPAs approved list(none used off label-all prescribed for approved uses)
-at regular follow up with cardiologist you tell doc that you are thinking of maybe flying around in a tiny little airplane for fun and ask what she thinks of the idea. She replies that she doesn't see an issue , you have been cleared for any exercise tolerated and she doesn't think you have any greater risk of sudden incapacitation than the average person walking down the street.
Are you good to go or do you need to try and see if you can get and SI?
Thanks!