I understand what you are saying
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Originally Posted by
rosiejerryrosie
Yo - Rockwood. Not that I agree with it but one reason that some folks are restricted when they are prescribed medication is not, necessary, that the medication, itself, is a danger. The thought probably goes along the lines of, "Well, he's on medication, that probably means that he has been diagnosed with a condition that requires the medication. Gee, we didn't know about that before, but now we do. We better withould his medical because now we know he has a dangerous condition. True, the medication controls it, but what happens if he stops taking the medication? We better err on the safe side." Again, I don't particularly agree with the thought process, just trying to understand what it might be. Not sure if it's the Docs or the Lawyers, but.......
Thanks for the response. In the instance I was talking about, you make my point. If my friend stops taking the adderall, he is much more likely to have troubles flying than if he continues to take it. The problem is to pass the medical, the FAA requires him to stop taking adderall. How does that make the sky safer? I guess my rant or strong opinion on this is mostly about this particular medication because that is the only one I know about that has caused an otherwise good, responsible, pilot to be forced out of the left seat. I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure - along with millions of others. Medications for those health issues I take are ok by the FAA. In my opinion, I have a much greater chance of having a health issue that could cause me difficulties by not taking my medication than he has by not taking his. The funny thing is he has to make a point of remembering to take it!
I don't want to hijack this thread limiting it to the 3rd class medical issues. I think this is the right place to discuss it, but there is so much to talk about for those learning to fly and help improve our safety record. I really appreciate your comments and take on the issue. I sometimes have tunnel vision on issues and discussing an issue helps me understand that their may actually be other opinions than mine! My problem with the FAA is that they have no common sense. With the swipe of a pen, they can change a persons life. Have a great day and thanks again for the discussion.
No such accidents, actually
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Originally Posted by
rockwoodrv9a
...the number of sport pilots having an accident because of a medical problem is VERY LOW. I'm sure it has happened, but I have not seen a report that confirms that as the call.
As of quite recently, the actual number of such accidents is zero. (AOPA president states this at 6:25 in this video.)
I sure would like to fly at a higher gross and over 120 knots...
JTF