2006-12-03 16:23:05 · 4 answers · asked by armenharoutunian 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I wouldn't for your own safety... if you have panic attacks you're more than likely to lose your situational awareness, which is the leading factor in probably 75% or more of aviation incidents
2006-12-03 17:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the US check the FAA's website. The issue would be getting and maintaining a flight medical which is required for getting a private pilot's license. There are several things the medical examiner would look at such as any physical or mental limitations. Panic attacks may disqualify you from getting the medical which would then mean you couldn't get a pilots license. But, Check out the FAA website and also call up your local medical examiner. If you are interested in flying. you can fly without a medical, but you can't fly solo or carry passengers
2006-12-03 16:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Rogue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would really depend on how often and how bad you get these panic attacks. If you are on medicine for these attacks it may be difficult for you to obtain an FAA third class Medical. http://www.faa.gov/ I would suggest that before you start training that make an appointment with a designated FAA Medical Examiner and discuss with them if you could even pass a medical, so you don't waste time and money for something that you may not be able to achieve.
Good Luck!
2006-12-04 01:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree with Brian. A panic attack stops normal thought processes, and you can't have that when you are trying to save your butt and/or the butts of others.
2006-12-04 00:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋