eqfan592
Well-Known Member
I'll try to keep this short without cutting out anything critical. I was an air traffic controller until 2018. I lost my medical in 2016 after developing a neurological issue, and in 2018 it was determined that my condition was chronic and I would not be able to ever again hold a class 2 medical. I'm on disability now as my condition has worsened. My condition includes partial loss of sensation on the entire right side of my body, tremor (only triggered when tightening certain muscles), pain (especially in my legs but often across my whole body), and occasional vertigo. The vertigo seemed to be the biggest hangup for the FAA in terms of my medical, but over time I've learned what tends to trigger it and how to avoid it.
My condition has left me unable to work in any reasonable manner (hence the disability), but I would absolutely love to fly. I know a class 2 medical is beyond reach, but is there any chance at all of my obtaining a class 3 so that I might obtain a private pilots license?
As for my condition, I've yet to receive a final diagnosis. Currently it's narrowed down between fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis.
Thanks a ton for your time, and please let me know if there's any further information you might need for a response.
My condition has left me unable to work in any reasonable manner (hence the disability), but I would absolutely love to fly. I know a class 2 medical is beyond reach, but is there any chance at all of my obtaining a class 3 so that I might obtain a private pilots license?
As for my condition, I've yet to receive a final diagnosis. Currently it's narrowed down between fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis.
Thanks a ton for your time, and please let me know if there's any further information you might need for a response.