Bipolar/Schizoaffective Disorder and Soaring

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