Recently, Robert M. Gary posted:

On Jan 22, 9:38 am, Gig 601XL Builder
wrote:
Robert M. Gary wrote:
On Jan 22, 4:58 am, "Steve Foley"
wrote:


http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...s/avs/offices/...

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification
Applicant History - Item 18. Medical History
e. Hay fever or allergy
The applicant should report frequency and duration of symptoms,
and whether they have been incapacitating by the condition.
Mention should also be made of treatment and side effects. The
Examiner should inquire whether the applicant has ever experienced
any "ear block", barotitis, or any other symptoms that could
interfere with aviation safety? Barosinusitis is of concern and
should also be ruled out. (See Item 26).

That is my concern. The frequency is anytime he is exposed to
peanuts and the symptoms are anaphylactic shock that could result
in his death if someone nearby is not able to administer the
Epipen. His symptoms are almost immediate though. So, it would make
logical sense that if he was not exposed to peanuts before he got
in the plane, he is not likely to be exposed to them while
airborne. Just curious if anyone on this list has personal
experience dealing with the FAA on this. I can tell the student
what my personal AME may say about it and what AOPA may say but
sometimes its also very helpful to be able to offer a personal
experience as well. I don't want to get this young man invested in
aviation without first giving him a realistic expectation of what
his medical may require.

-Robert, CFII

When you say exposed do you mean eat or come direct contact with? Or
do you mean the guy next to him opens a bag of Planter's.

If he eats some he could lose consciousness. He said he was on a
school bus once and some kids in the row in front of him opened a bag
of nuts. He broke out in hives. I'm not sure how limiting the hives
are to PIC. Apparently peanuts give of a dust that some are very
allergic to (learn something new everyday). He did use a spoon once
that had been used for peanut butter and apparently not cleaned well
enough and he dropped to the floor.
It would just be too bad if he couldn't fly. If he's exposed to nuts
he would know right away, its not like he could be fine, take off, and
then discover nuts in the plane. However, if someone opened some in
the cockpit it could be bad.

-Robert

Having read many of the messages in this thread, I have to wonder whether
the best course of action would be to use his condition as an excercise in
judgement. Point out soem of the risks that have been mentioned and ask
him if *he* thinks it is reasonable or wise to pursue an Airman's
Certificate.

Regards,

Neil