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Several months ago experienced what doctors say is a mild stroke.
Thankfully, I underwent a fast recovery and am as near to normal as I think I should be, given my age, lack of social skills, and a 3rd grade education.
I've been flying with friends acting as a qualified safety pilot and I know that my flying skills are near 100% of those required for my rating (Commercial, CFI-I).
Spoke to AOPA and asked about my medical "status". AOPA replied, "you have no status. The FAA considers a stroke as a 'no-fooling' you are grounded' medical case - and was advised that the FAA types would not consider a medical review until 2-years have passed. Even then, a review would require medical tests, reports, and letters (read lots of hoops to jump through).
I've resigned myself to NOT submit to a FAA medical when it is due later this year. Looks like Light Sport is an immediate answer. However I am hoping and calling upon Piper Forum members to support the current legislation under consideration in Congress to essentially eliminate the 3rd Class Medical http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/...rm-legislation-introduced-in-House-and-Senate
In the meanwhile the Arrow II is heading to Mojave, CA where my son will enjoy the aircraft while I wait for Congress to do its thing.
Scott B.
Sebastian, FL
Thankfully, I underwent a fast recovery and am as near to normal as I think I should be, given my age, lack of social skills, and a 3rd grade education.
I've been flying with friends acting as a qualified safety pilot and I know that my flying skills are near 100% of those required for my rating (Commercial, CFI-I).
Spoke to AOPA and asked about my medical "status". AOPA replied, "you have no status. The FAA considers a stroke as a 'no-fooling' you are grounded' medical case - and was advised that the FAA types would not consider a medical review until 2-years have passed. Even then, a review would require medical tests, reports, and letters (read lots of hoops to jump through).
I've resigned myself to NOT submit to a FAA medical when it is due later this year. Looks like Light Sport is an immediate answer. However I am hoping and calling upon Piper Forum members to support the current legislation under consideration in Congress to essentially eliminate the 3rd Class Medical http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/...rm-legislation-introduced-in-House-and-Senate
In the meanwhile the Arrow II is heading to Mojave, CA where my son will enjoy the aircraft while I wait for Congress to do its thing.
Scott B.
Sebastian, FL
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