Bipolar/Schizoaffective Disorder and Soaring

On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:26:11 +0000, DL152279546231 wrote:

I am wondering how many others suffer from a mental disorder such as Bipolar or
Schizoaffective disorder seek out soaring because of it's lack of medical
certification requirements.

I don't know, but I hope it works out for you. I guess it goes without
saying that flying on a high or a low would be best avoided.

Also, I am wondering what options there are to taking medications which
state, 'to avoid heatstroke it is important to not become overheated
through excercise etc.'

Hang gliding is my thing so my opinions on fixed-wing flying is
questionable. I read a paper to the effect that dehydration (which
will exacerbate heatstroke) is common in long fixed-wing flights - so take
plenty of water. I don't know where (i.e. what climate) you plan on flying
in, but heat and altitude have never gone together in my experience.
Perhaps you should ask your doctor, who should know quite how critical the
injuction to avoid heatstroke is and whether any of your medications might
affect your reactions, vision or balance.

I am not currently flying but getting closer to taking up soaring

Take care,

vne