Triple bypass for a 64-year old pilot

[Brian Austin]

End of the medical possibilities?

My father-in-law had open heart surgery today. The blockages were significant in all arteries. Apparently one of them was 100% blocked and made its own bypass. The doc also said something about the left side doing part of the work of the right side now. Interesting how the body adapts.

My question: is my 64 year old father-in-law, a pilot for 40 years, all done due to medical? Or is it possible to pass a Class III still?

 

[Dakota Duce]

Sorry I can't answer the question, but.. There's always "Sport". Your Drivers License takes the place of a "Med Cert".

Dakota Duce

"May All Your Flights Be Of Good Weather!"

 

[Brian Austin]

He has a Bonanza V35B that he's poured a lot of time and money into. I think he would consider a Cessna 140 again (his first plane) but the Bo's have always been his love. This is his sixth v-tail.

 

[Unregistered]

He has a Bonanza V35B that he's poured a lot of time and money into. I think he would consider a Cessna 140 again (his first plane) but the Bo's have always been his love. This is his sixth v-tail.

You might go ask over on the "red" board....

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/item36.pdf

The FAA will consider an Authorization for a Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate (Authorization) for most cardiac conditions. Applicants seeking further FAA consideration should be prepared to submit all past records and a report of a complete current cardiovascular evaluation in accordance with FAA specifications.

 

[Brian Austin]

You might go ask over on the "red" board....

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/item36.pdf

The FAA will consider an Authorization for a Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate (Authorization) for most cardiac conditions. Applicants seeking further FAA consideration should be prepared to submit all past records and a report of a complete current cardiovascular evaluation in accordance with FAA specifications.

I don't feel the need to go over there any longer. But thanks for the suggestion.

I think your provided link is enough for me. It's still possible after he's back in health for a while. Thanks!

 

[One Short]

I don't feel the need to go over there any longer. But thanks for the suggestion.

I think your provided link is enough for me. It's still possible after he's back in health for a while. Thanks!

Brian,

Here is another site that might be helpful. http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/specialissuance/coronary/index.cfm
It outlines pretty well what is needed. If he gets all the required stuff, I would recommend having him review it all with an AME before he goes in for an actual medical. Don't put a mark on the FAA form until he is pretty certain he will pass. Even if his personal Docs think he is doing well, the wording in the paper work has to be perfectly in order.

Barb

 

[Brian Austin]

Brian,

Here is another site that might be helpful. http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/specialissuance/coronary/index.cfm
It outlines pretty well what is needed. If he gets all the required stuff, I would recommend having him review it all with an AME before he goes in for an actual medical. Don't put a mark on the FAA form until he is pretty certain he will pass. Even if his personal Docs think he is doing well, the wording in the paper work has to be perfectly in order.

Barb

Good to know. Thanks, Barb!