Do you think you can’t become a pilot due to a past medical issue? You might be surprised at what can and cannot affect your medical. Today we will discuss why you should not let a past medical issue prevent you from pursuing your dream of becoming a pilot.
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The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC handles various aviation matters, safety investigations, and pilot medical certification. You can find them on the web at www.strumorlaw.com
Listener Questions From YouTube:
I think you should do an episode with a veteran with a VA disability, who became a pilot. What was his/her obstacle to getting a 1st class medical?
Perceived Medical Challenges for Pilots:
- Perfect Eyesight is not a requirement.
- Medications you might think will prevent you from obtaining a medical.
- VA medical disability must be disclosed but most can still obtain a medical.
- Consult an AME consultant or an attorney specializing in the process.
- SSRI Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
- https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide/app_process/exam_tech/item47/amd/antidepressants
- https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/july/pilot/for-the-record-all-hope-is-not-lost
- We have helped many veterans who have received VA disability benefits and have had long and successful flying careers.
- My advice. Do your research!
Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC you can find www.strumorlaw.com. They are giving away 50 scholarship guides. You can get yours for free using the coupon code “StrumorLaw”
The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC handles various aviation matters, safety investigations, and pilot medical certification. You can find them on the web at www.strumorlaw.com
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Good episode and think should be discussed more often. However you mentioned that vision must be corrected to 20/20. Which even that can be waived with a SODA. Should talk about that also so people don’t think they cant fly just because they aren’t corrected to 20/20. Of course people can get a SODA for many things.
You stated vision must be 20/20 corrected. That might discourage people from trying if they don’t know about SODA. Should mention that several conditions can be waived with a SODA. So people should never think they don’t qualify until they try and learn about things like a SODA which your average applicant won’t know about.
The point I was trying to make is that you don’t need perfect vision to fly for the airlines. I should do a video on Statement of Demonstrated Ability or SODA. Thanks for the feedback.