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Old June 11th 04, 04:38 PM
Brian Iten
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As per the guide for aviation medical examiners in
section 4, it states that Bi-Polar syndrome is disqualifying
for a medical. I know, we as glider pilots don't need
a medical but this is interesting especially if you
are thinking about trying to get a medical to fly power.
It is just food for thought.
Under section 9, classes of medical certificates, it
states the following:
Glider and Free Balloon Pilots are not required to
hold a medical certificate of any class. To be issued
Glider or Free Balloon Airman Certificates, the applicant
must certify that he or she has no known physical defect
that makes him or her unable to pilot a glider or free
balloon. This certification is made at the local FAA
Flight Standards District Office.
Now, my question for you is that how can you certify
that you have no known physical defect if you know
you are bi-polar and you could not get a medical for
flying power because it is considered a failing contributor?
If you are on medication for bi-polar syndrome, you
are failing to comply with the FAR's as those substances
are banned by the FAA.
I am not looking to get into a shouting match. What
I would like to do with this thread is make people
aware of what is legal and against the FAR's. Nothing
more, nothing less, just food for thought....
Brian


 




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