Too Old?

"John Godwin" wrote in message
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My situation is one of cost. I can easily pass the FAA Medical (even
at my age) but have decided not to try after passing my last one.

I have a Special Issuance wherein the FAA required documentation from
each of my two physicians. My Medical Group charges nearly $100 per
"official" letter and then there's the AME fee. I felt that a little
under $300 each year was a tad much at this time so it may well be
that it's time to hang up the spurs or do other flying alternatives.

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That a shame John, sorry to hear it.

How old are you, and why the special?

"Lonnie" @_#~#@.^net wrote in
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How old are you, and why the special?

Pushing 70 and well-controlled Type II Diabetes (A1C=6.0 and
decreasing) and Chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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"Pietro" wrote in message
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"Lonnie" @_#~#@.^net wrote in
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How old are you, and why the special?

Pushing 70 and well-controlled Type II Diabetes (A1C=6.0 and
decreasing) and Chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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I'm very sorry to hear that. I wish you the best of luck with your
situation.

I've always thought when I'm eventually facing the same dilemma, I'll look
for a younger pilot that wants to build some time to fly right seat.