I know I can't fly a plane. I don't know if the criteria are the same for flying helicopters.
2007-01-13 02:36:45 · 8 answers · asked by Diane 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Sorry pal,
any seizure disorders are disqualifying for any class of medical
certificate, which you must posses to exercise the privileges of a pilots certificate (helo's too)
14 CFR Part 67
§ 67.309 Neurologic.
Neurologic standards for an airman medical certificate are:
(a) No established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:
(1) Epilepsy;
(2) A disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause; or
(3) A transient loss of control of nervous system function(s) without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause.
(b) No other seizure disorder, disturbance of consciousness, or neurologic condition that the Federal Air Surgeon, based on the case history and appropriate, qualified medical judgment relating to the condition involved, finds—
(1) Makes the person unable to safely perform the duties or exercise the privileges of the airman certificate applied for or held; or
(2) May reasonably be expected, for the maximum duration of the airman medical certificate applied for or held, to make the person unable to perform those duties or exercise those
2007-01-13 19:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The medical requirements are the same, although for helicopters they should actually be more rigorous. You can get away with a few seconds of inattention in a fixed wing aircraft, but not in a helicopter. Sorry, but you're out of luck.
2007-01-15 11:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as an under control seizure - I have a friend and I know what you mean. You better pass an FAA medical first! Both are considered aircraft!
2007-01-13 02:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by justfornets 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have any type of seizure problem, irregardless if it is under control, you will not be able to get a medical for your licence.
They will look into it, however by the time they looked at it you would have to give up.
Check here.
http://www.leftseat.com/Neurology.htm
2007-01-13 06:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by Get A Grip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the United States, you can become a light sport pilot if you have a drivers license. To upgrade to a private or commercial pilot, you have to have an FAA medical exam. Talk to an FAA medical examiner about your condition. However, light sport aircraft is a good start.
2007-01-13 03:54:21 · answer #5 · answered by John 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Thats relly bad news i hope you are not to upset
The raf probs wnt take me cz of my heart prob tho
so i know how u feel
2007-01-15 22:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by thomaswheeler1991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are flying. i wouldn't fly, just in case.
2007-01-13 02:44:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
little stiffer for a choper
2007-01-13 05:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by shufly 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋