Type 1 Diabetic Pilots for Equality

A Life Aloft said:
I think that's wonderful. You are a lucky man. Always remember that. A good woman-the right woman and kids make all the difference in our life's bumpy journey. I am on my second go around. I chose right at least this time. I hope that it all works out for the both of you. This must be a little scarey for sure. Hopefully, everything will be fine. But, as you said, you will deal with it together. That is all that matters. We make the best of what life sends our way. My son is experiencing the new dad roller coaster of "oh boy I am going to be a father, to what the hell have I done, am I ready, yikes, and gee this is great" right now. lol We had a long talk about this. In the end you are never realy "ready" for some things. You just take the plunge and do it. I told him to go paint a spare bedroom and get ready to be building baby furniture. A lot of baby furniture. It's amazing to me how much crap that babies need! And you have that in doubles now! My wife was already saying something about that baby crap that we would need to buy for babysitting and overnighters. I said, geez can't they just bring their own stuff over? Then I got "the look". I kept quiet after that and retreated back to my den with my dog. Life teaches us many wise things. lol Again, I am happy for the both of you. I love babies. Everything about them is a surprise and makes you smile. Everything they do just melts your heart. So many possibilities and so much joy. When is she due? Keep us posted.
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Thanks, that's some good advice! She's due June 5th, but with twins it will more than likely be the last two weeks in May.
 
May I suggest you read the book - Dare To Dream - http://www.diabetesworldflight.com/

As a nurse and am fully aware of people controlling their blood sugar well and while I agree my family is at much greater risk of an elderly driver on the roads - I still struggle with the safety aspect of you flying them (or over them)!
 
This is why you can't get an ATP before age 23. Because teenagers generally don't have the maturity to realize when they are being, well, immature.

Not everyone gets to be an astronaut, kid. The FAA and airlines have medical standards for a reason. The FAA doesn't want an unhealthy pilot at the controls, and the airlines don't want someone who is going to cost them more money than he makes them. Despite how well you think you feel, you're not healthy. You're body does not function the way it should. Yes, you potentially could fly an entire career without ever having a problem, but that's not the way I'd bet.

There is a lot of freedom in acceptance. Accept that this path is closed to you, and find another. Believe it or not, there ARE other things out there that you will find of interest it. You just have to allow yourself to consider other paths. Good luck to you
 
I agree man, I know how passionate people can be about aviation, I am one of those people but its not meant for everyone. I admire your determination and I think that will make you very successful in what ever other career path you choose. Good luck in life, and in your career path of choice. Go be a doctor and work for a cure, in the mean time you can fly your own private aircraft. And may I add, I do fly aircraft for an airline, and one of my dreams is to be able to own my own Super Decathlon or pitts, or anything else I can have fun doing aero in. Don't get me wrong I love my job but work is work, you can still play.
 
I really really REALLY wanted to fly F/A-18's in the Navy when I was in high school. Cat shots, carrier landings, hell, I was even ok with being based at Lemoore NAS because I come from the San Joaquin Valley.

When I found out that I had a snowballs chance of flying in the military because of eyesight, I didn't even feel like going to school anymore and wanted to crawl under the bed for a year.

But, adjusted my career path and dove into another aviation field and never looked back. Yes, I would club a delicious baby harp seal to fly an F/A-18 (or any other fighter jet), but it wasn't to be and I kept moving.
 
I always wanted to be just a pax in a jet fighter. But then I decided that screaming like a girl, chucking up my guts and passing out would probably lessen the whole experience somewhat. It's always good to know your limitations.
 
While I do agree that it sucks you are a Type1 diabetic, having a mother who is also a Type1 diabetic I stand by the FAA decision about keeping people with it out of a cockpit, even as a sport pilot. Seeing the effects of an insulin reaction making someone basically behave like a totally wasted drunk, and not able to comprehend even basic conversation makes me worry not only for your safety, but for those with you in the airplane as well.

It sucks, yes. But it is the card you werdealtlt in life, and now you have to figure out a way to turn your lemons into lemon juice. You are looking at it wrong.
 
10 or so years ago they said the same thing about heart transplants.

I'm not going to tell you to give up on your dreams, but be prepared to settle in for a long wait, and possibly a hard fight. Someone always has to be the first.
 
trafficinsight said:
10 or so years ago they said the same thing about heart transplants.

I'm not going to tell you to give up on your dreams, but be prepared to settle in for a long wait, and possibly a hard fight. Someone always has to be the first.
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Yes. There are plenty of medical conditions allowed now that at one time weren't. Keep fighting.
 
Nonsense!

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I'm Egyptian!

Space Ghost: (invisos in to desk, his seat is much lower than normal) (That's strange; the desk seems much higher tonight. Unless...) Hey, who's been messing with my chair?
Zorak: (evil laugh)
Space Ghost: The seat is still warm! Zorak, were you sitting in my chair?
Zorak: It's not sticky, is it?
Space Ghost: Uh... no.
Zorak: Nnno then.
Space Ghost: I don't believe you.
Zorak: I'm Egyptian!
Space Ghost: Oh, no you're not!
Zorak: Baaah!
Space Ghost: Listen, Zorak, the chair's still warm, so I know it had to be you or Moltar.
Zorak: Wasn't me, friend.
Space Ghost: Oh yeah?
Zorak: Eh, I don't know, whatever.
Space Ghost: (operates pneumatic control, raising chair) Moltar, were you sitting in my chair?
Zorak: I'm Egyptian!
Space Ghost: Oh, hush! (pause) Moltar!
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I think the amazing thing is your overlooking so many basses aviation jibs that don't require a first class medical - I can of some awesome ones:

Restoring airplanes
Airplanes Sales Associates
Hang gliding instructor/professional
Aircraft Management
 
I_Money said:
I think the amazing thing is your overlooking so many basses aviation jibs that don't require a first class medical - I can of some awesome ones:
Restoring airplanes
Airplanes Sales Associates
Hang gliding instructor/professional
Aircraft Management
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Yep! More:

Airport management
A&P/IA
Accident investigation/Aviation safety


I know it sucks to have a roadblock put in the way of what you want to do. Life is a card game, we can only play the cards we're dealt. So play the hand you have, because like the song goes, every hand is a winner, & every hand is a loser. It's all in how you play your hand.
 
Evanmac3332 said:
You are entitled to your rights and opinion, but I think you should research Diabetes before you classify me as "unsafe."

If you are aware of the risks of Diabetes, you would also understand the risks of heart complications and other health risks that any pilot is subject to. In Canada, Commercial Diabetic Pilots are required to fly with a crew. I would be happy to give you information on Diabetes in detail.
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Don't worry about jhugz. He typically has little to contribute and is often misinformed. Good luck in your pursuit. I hope it works out for you! :)
 
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