Will my health restrict me from becoming a full scale pilot someday?

[IronFlyer]

I'm 29 and I've recently had to have my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical one. Does this mean that I am now unable to pass medical?

 

[Craftydan]

As long as you haven't been failed on an exam for an Airman Medical Certificate, you can always fly with a sport pilot's license without it.

 

[BanditJacksRC]

Vans RV-12.. That's all I can say

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

There might be restrictions, but you should be able to get some sort of rating. At the bare minimum you could get an LSA certificate.

 

[SoCalPilot]

I'm 29 and I've recently had to have my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical one. Does this mean that I am now unable to pass medical?

Check this out https://leftseat.com/

 

[mjmccarron]

I hate to say it but you have little chance of passing the FAA medical. The only way would be if they grant you a waiver and given the nature of your health issue you would have little chance. I talked to my flight surgeon friend and he agrees. He said maybe around a 10% chance. You can, however, get a LSA without a medical. The kicker here is that if you go for the medical and are failed, the LSA is off the table. So, if you want to pursue a LSA, don't try to pass the medical for Private first. In any event, I wish you the best in your pursuit.

Mike

 

[Rc high flyer]

If you can pass your 3 class Metical exam thats for private if your looking to go comercial you need 1st class medical exam.

 

[peterskunk]

you can fly!!

If you have a valid driving license you gan get your sport pilot license, there is many kind of Special Light Sport Aircraft and Ultralights planes. To get this license is pretty cheap, fast and easy, only 20 hours are the minimum requirement and usually the hours ae cheaper than Private license.

 

[MotoPilot]

There's currently an effort underway to eliminate the medical requirement for Private Pilot. Work on Sport pilot first anyway - and then see what happens.

 

[bhursey]

I wish I could I am epileptic at one time supposedly i could get sport but I think that has changed.

 

[Peteohms]

I wish I could I am epileptic at one time supposedly i could get sport but I think that has changed.

If you have a drivers license,you can get a light sport ticket.

 

[flyinggreek]

Unfortunately, I am living this nightmare as we speak. I had a heart attack caused by a blood clot from my leg requiring a stent to be installed. With that comes the nightmare of trying to keep my Medical.
I have a great Doc who is working with me very closely. Fortunately for me, the damage to my heart was not too bad so the recovery has been going good. Once i get released from my cardio Doc, then we will see if the MRB will even accept a Petition for reinstatement. If they wont, I guess I'll be a Light Sport Pilot.

 

[bhursey]

If you have a drivers license,you can get a light sport ticket.

Looked into that but i need one with 2 seats in the JUST in case thing.. FPV helps..