i had asthma when i yas young. i am 17 now and the asthma has dissapeared. What r my chances of getting through the midical exam for becoming a pilot?
2006-07-14 23:06:28 · 6 answers · asked by genius 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I'm an airline pilot and I have asthma too. You should talk to an Aviation Medical Examiner. I have never had a problem getting a medical certificate. The FAA's website can direct you to an Aviation Medical Examiner in your area (www.faa.gov). By the way, you should be able to qualify for all three classes of medical certificates if your asthma is well controlled. I am able to get a First Class Medical (the one required to be an airline captain) with no problems. Good luck and happy flying!
2006-07-15 10:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by jrc 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Strictest for a commercial license, not an issue initially because you'll start with a private license anyway. The younger you were when you had "asthma", the better. The longer since any attacks, the better. Some docs are increasingly distinguishing between "asthma" in kids versus "reactive airways". Reactive airways being a more temporary, more childhood-related issue.
It seem likely that you could pass a medical for a private pilot's license.
Note that there is now a sport pilot rating. It doesn't require a formal medical exam. Rather, a combination of a valid state's driver's license and your own self-certification suffices. ALL pilots self-certify (or should). If they haven't slept well or have the flu, etc, they should decline to fly.
A sport pilot is limited to daytime flying, under 1232 pound gross weight, two seats, max cruise of 132 mph. And can't fly into controlled airspace without prior arangement. Whereas a private pilot (with the proper rating and training) can fly most anything if he/she isn't being paid.
2006-07-15 04:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by David in Kenai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends.
Illnesses are assessed on a personal basis so it's hard to say that any one thing generally always disqualifies you - it depends...how severe it is, if its controlled or not, and what class of licence you are after.
It sounds positive but only a designated aviation medical examiner could say for sure.
If you are after a commercial grade licence then you'll have more strict medical restrictions -but if you're ineligible for commercial, you may still be eligible for a private licence.
Good luck!
2006-07-15 00:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have no current symptoms of asthma, and are otherwise healthy, you should have no problems passing the flight physical.
2006-07-15 03:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should be the last place you mention any health problems, as long as you are not still affected..... Dont worry about it, but dont mention it Medical Examiner if you dont have to....
2006-07-15 11:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by Brian S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that learning to spell is your bigger problem.
2006-07-14 23:11:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋