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Bipolar/Schizoaffective Disorder and Soaring
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. 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.' I am not currently flying but getting closer to taking up soaring |
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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. 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.' I am not currently flying but getting closer to taking up soaring The decision of whether or not you are physically and mentally fit to fly gliders is basically yours. I experience chronic daily headaches (migraine variant) and take several medications to control the condition. There have been days when I knew I was not "fit to fly" and I didn't. Usually it is not a problem, thankfully. But I believe that especially those of us with these kinds of issues must be very careful in our "fit to fly" decision-making. Regards and good luck, -Doug |
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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 |
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You might want to check on the FAA's web page in the
medical section as the last time I checked, all medications for treating Bi-polar syndrome are illegal in regards to flying. I, unfortunatly, know a little about bi-polar syndrom from my ex wife. When I went to take my medical for power, I asked the examiner about those medications and he said that most of them are also used to treat seizures. If you are in an accident or give the FAA any reason to want a blood or urine sample and they find any of those drugs in your system, I would hate to see what they would do besides pull your ticket. The other question I have to some of the CFI's and DE's out there is I can't remember what it said on my form (forgot the number) prior to taking my flight exam but isn't there something on the bottom that states you are in good medical condition and are not on any medications?????? Brian 7MB |
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Here's the thing.
And this is from first hand experience of Bipolar disorder. Can you afford NOT to fly with a bipolar disorder?? Flying offers relief that you will not EVER receive from chemicals. The sense of satisfaction and acheivement, the indescribable joy it will bring you will be so healing that you will not to be able to do without. It will bring you focus in a way that cannot be acheived in any other way that I'm aware of. It puts the world into perspective and teaches to manage potential risks and dangerous situations that make managing mood swings etc seem a simple task. The only times I have to resort to chemical symptomatic relief now is when I don't fly. Like two years ago when I broke my leg on a bloody motorcycle. The added bonus is that at the end of the day, you'll be hanging out with some of the craziest nuts you'll EVER meet. ;-) Like me. Keep taking you current medication. But I promise that if you work hard enough one day on top of the stack at cloud base you'll get one of those moments of clarity that will furnish you with the beginnings of strength that will change that bipolar monkey forever. See you in the big blue one day. Shannon No amount of money will bring you the happiness and joy that flying does. Get it into perspective. Don't waste time. |
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"Shannon Parker" wrote in message u...
Keep taking you current medication. But I promise that if you work hard enough one day on top of the stack at cloud base you'll get one of those moments of clarity that will furnish you with the beginnings of strength that will change that bipolar monkey forever. See you in the big blue one day. Shannon No amount of money will bring you the happiness and joy that flying does. Get it into perspective. Don't waste time Shannon, Am I correct at saying that you fly outside of the United States? Brian |
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Brian Iten wrote:
The other question I have to some of the CFI's and DE's out there is I can't remember what it said on my form (forgot the number) prior to taking my flight exam but isn't there something on the bottom that states you are in good medical condition and are not on any medications?????? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Now that really doesn't make much sense, does it? For example, if one is taking Lipitor to control cholesterol the FAA is going to ground you? I don't think so. Regards, -Doug |
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Doug Hoffman wrote in message ...
Brian Iten wrote: The other question I have to some of the CFI's and DE's out there is I can't remember what it said on my form (forgot the number) prior to taking my flight exam but isn't there something on the bottom that states you are in good medical condition and are not on any medications?????? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Now that really doesn't make much sense, does it? For example, if one is taking Lipitor to control cholesterol the FAA is going to ground you? I don't think so. Regards, -Doug Lipitor is allowed according to FAA drug list available to members at AOPA's website. It may be surprising how many drugs pushed in US TV adverts are not allowed. The fact that US glider pilots don't need a medical certificate doesn't seem to alter the applicability of the FAA drugs list. Ref 61.53 and 91.17. Andy |
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