twotwowoo
New Member
Dr. Forred,
I have a few questions for you about getting medically cleared to fly again.
First - my story. I'm a healthy 22 year old college student with a PPL. I have never had any medical problems, nothing more than the occasional cold. About 15 months ago, I was on a routine solo training flight for when I became sick. I expereinced shortness of breath, severe tingling/numbness/stiffness in the hands, chest, head, and feet, and a rapid heartbeat. I promptly diverted to a nearby airport and landed safely. I felt normal the next day, but grounded myself per 61.53.
Later that week, I was examined by a family doctor (who happened to be an AME); and he said my symptoms were due to an anxiety attack. He didn't take my medical, but said I shouldn't fly until I went to another doctor for a more thorough exam. I saw the other doctor (not an AME) and he said the same thing - it was an anxiety attack and there was nothing else wrong with me. He didn't prescribe any meds, but recommended I see a psychologist, which I never did.
The AME never contacted me again and my medical was never revoked. I have since discontinued flying and flight training because I'm unsure of my status. Since last September, I haven't had any of these symptoms whatsoever, and I'm not taking any kind of medication.
Can I still legally fly, or am I permanently grounded? I still hold a 1st class medical, it wasn't suspended or revoked. Do I need to report this on my next medical application?
I have a few questions for you about getting medically cleared to fly again.
First - my story. I'm a healthy 22 year old college student with a PPL. I have never had any medical problems, nothing more than the occasional cold. About 15 months ago, I was on a routine solo training flight for when I became sick. I expereinced shortness of breath, severe tingling/numbness/stiffness in the hands, chest, head, and feet, and a rapid heartbeat. I promptly diverted to a nearby airport and landed safely. I felt normal the next day, but grounded myself per 61.53.
Later that week, I was examined by a family doctor (who happened to be an AME); and he said my symptoms were due to an anxiety attack. He didn't take my medical, but said I shouldn't fly until I went to another doctor for a more thorough exam. I saw the other doctor (not an AME) and he said the same thing - it was an anxiety attack and there was nothing else wrong with me. He didn't prescribe any meds, but recommended I see a psychologist, which I never did.
The AME never contacted me again and my medical was never revoked. I have since discontinued flying and flight training because I'm unsure of my status. Since last September, I haven't had any of these symptoms whatsoever, and I'm not taking any kind of medication.
Can I still legally fly, or am I permanently grounded? I still hold a 1st class medical, it wasn't suspended or revoked. Do I need to report this on my next medical application?