3rd Class Medical - Jump Through Hoops?

Dave Butler wrote:

Actually, I'm not sure pre-solo students are eligible to join.

Let me say this about that...

Before I even started my training I expected that I was going to have
problems getting my medical due to some kidney stone 'issues' I'd
experienced not long before. I called the AOPA medical line and told them
straight-up that I wasn't a member, and that I wasn't even a student pilot
yet. I explained my situation and they were more than happy to help. They
answered all my questions, gave me a plan of attack for passing the medical
(what tests to get done, what paperwork to bring to the AME, etc).
Following their advice I was able to get the AME to rubber-stamp my
application with no hassles at all.

I wrote them a dues check write away after that.

Gary, seeing that you're already a member, you shouldn't hesitate to call
them up and ask them the same questions you posted here. That's what
they're there for.

--
Bryan Burchfield, PP-ASEL
www.biffshangar.com

Shoot! I was a member of AOPA for 6 months before I ever stepped
into a plane!
Of course you can join - and their magazine (Student Pilot) is
an outstanding publication to use to get your mind into flying.

HMM...Has me wondering...should I do some up front work before I go
get a 3rd class medical? I haven't been flying. Since then I have
been taking Methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis. It has been 100%
effective with no side effects. The drug is listed with FAA. Will I
have any issues? Should I get a letter from my Rheumy?

Carl

Carl / KG6YKL wrote:

Should I get a letter from my Rheumy?

I would. The letter should state what you've been taking, what for, the length
of time you've been taking it, and, of course, that you've had no side effects.
You might not need it, but it could make a big difference.

George Patterson
I prefer Heaven for climate but Hell for company.