I've been following this thread, since my 3rd class was issued by Warren
Silberman himself, after a 9 month wait, because I checked the box that
said: "now have suffered or have ever suffered migraine headaches"...
Though I'd had only a few in my life, I am now required to get and submit a
full neurologic examination each time I renew my medical.

Anyways, long story short, my letter from him after 9 months of waiting said
I was qualified for the certificate, but issued a special caution to abide
by FAR 61.53, and re-stating that "operation of aircraft is prohibited [to
me] at any time new symptoms or adverse changes occur." So, I am prohibited
to fly while I have a migraine (or feel one coming on, I guess)... Go
figure!!

By the way, I found soloce on Gene Whitt's "Medical From Hell" webpages (he
also calls these pages "The Silberman Files") that might interest some of
you: http://www.whittsflying.com/pagee51%...rom%20Hell.htm

Regards,

-- Marty

"Roger Halstead" wrote in message
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On 19 Jul 2003 18:43:26 -0700, (Snowbird)
wrote:

Todd Pattist wrote in message
. ..
Sydney Hoeltzli wrote:

snip

If the medical requirements prohibit granting you a
medical when you have the underlying condition , then you
can't fly an airplane, even if you are safe, regardless of
whether you are taking the medication.

No argument. But that's not the issue here.

I want to know where it's required that one "void one's
medical certificate", rather than simply refraining from
flying while unable to meet the requirements of the medical
certificate, and resuming flight when one can.

I've never heard of such a rule and I don't think it exists.
It may, but I seriously doubt it.
You just don't fly while the condition exists.

For example, you get a really bad head cold and have to take
antihistamines. That's disqualifying, but who in their right mind
would expect the pilot to void the medical certificate and then take a
new exam when over the cold.

OTOH any one who goes flying as PIC with a really bad head cold
probably would be disqualified under the mental case....

Roger Halstead (K8RI EN73 & ARRL Life Member)
www.rogerhalstead.com
N833R World's oldest Debonair? (S# CD-2)


Cheers,
Sydney