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10-29-2011, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 138
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Thanks everyone! One thing I didn't mention is that this physical is to be able to fly for the Air National Guard, which is my dream. If I can't fly for the ANG, then I'm sure I'll have no problem getting my FAA medical back, and I'll be able to return to the airlines, probably in May of next year.
Either way, I'll be flying soon enough.
As for building, as much as I like working in the garage on my car, I just don't think I have the patients to build an airplane. I would love to build a car, like a Factory Five Racing car, but not a plane. My plan is get a basic, mid to high time RV-4 initially. Then as I save up money, turn it into a really nice IFR plane. Doing this will probably allow me to buy the plane soon after getting out of pilot training.
Anyway, all that doesn't matter right now. Just need to pass this physical!
Thanks again guys. It's amazing how many caring people are on here.
Steve
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10-29-2011, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
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That's really great news, Steve, glad to hear that you'll get back in the air. Sometimes you just have so much fun up there that you wonder if it's really even legal, and I wonder how i'd make do if I lost the ability to fly. It wouldn't be a fun day, i'm sure.
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1996 RV-6 "Tweety" C-FRBP (formerly N196RV)
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10-29-2011, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Liberty, MO
Posts: 252
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Steve,
I just read your posts. Great news all around! Some advice about your waivers (I have a little bit to do with the FAA and the ANG). Get rock solid letters from your treating physicians about the course of your disease, procedures and progress. Most importantly, if they can legitimately do so, have them say in your letter that you are not at substantially greater risk than the average population for incapacitation. I speak on this issue a fair amount and my theme is to give them everything that they need to say "yes" the first time. Hospital discharge summaries, lab, anything that could possibly apply. Your ANG flight doc and your AME need to do a great job of putting it together to hand it to them on a silver platter. Both govt entities are more comfortable saying "no" if it involves any heartburn to them. Do your best to not give them a reason to feel like it is a stretch for them.
Good luck.
John
RV-8
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11-04-2011, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 138
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Well, flight physical is over. I passed (as far as I know) everything. Right now, the only hang up is they are calling my bleed a stroke, which is incorrect. But I have a feeling they don't know what rules it falls under, so the closet thing is a stroke. And for someone who has a stroke, you have to wait 3 years. So, right now we (my unit and myself) are trying to change that 3 year waiting period. It's already almost been 1 year since my bleed, so maybe we can at least cut that in half. A year and a half will be spring of next year, and that's something that would work. If I have to wait another 2 years, I may not be able to get an age waiver for that long.
I have to say, I am extremely happy that I've even made it this far. They haven't said no! Just, you may have to wait. If we bother the right people, with more facts about my case, then I may be in pilot training next year.
Even if I can't fly KC-135's, I'll at least be able to return to my airline as a Captain. As much as I want to fly for the ANG, getting my airline career back isn't a bad thing.
Steve
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11-04-2011, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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Good news indeed
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Originally Posted by steve91t
Well, flight physical is over. I passed ------
Steve
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Steve, that is GREAT news.
Congrats 
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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06-07-2012, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 138
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Hey everybody, I thought I'd post a quick update.
Unfortunately the ANG isn't going to happen. My bleed is a disqualifying condition and I will never have a flying status with the military. I can't explain the disappointment. But, life goes on.
In April, we sent all my information to the FAA and 6 weeks later they got back to me saying all I needed was a follow up MRI and doctor visit. I hoped a plane to PHX and saw my surgeon. Kinda weird shaking the hand of the man who touched my brain  Anyway MRI is great and he was more than willing to write whatever the FAA required.
The FAA has my stuff and I'm just waiting for them to send me my medical! Should be sometime this month!
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06-07-2012, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: GTA, Ontario
Posts: 826
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Awesome!
That is some great news!!!
All the best!
Don
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06-07-2012, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
Posts: 2,645
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Great news Steve. I have been reading your posts and just noticed it was a couple years ago it all started. Wow. I know it has been a heck of an effort for you to get back in the left seat, but you did it. Way to go.
Good luck and keep us updated.
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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Awaiting DAR Inspection
Last edited by rockwoodrv9 : 06-07-2012 at 10:22 PM.
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06-08-2012, 03:49 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,686
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Great news Steve! Glad to see some good luck goingbyour way!
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06-08-2012, 04:55 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
Posts: 7,840
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Wow!
Steve, we truly admire your perseverance and persistence! Great news.
Best,
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Pierre Smith
RV-10, 510 TT
RV6A (Sojourner) 180 HP, Catto 3 Bl (502Hrs), gone...and already missed
Air Tractor AT 502B PT 6-15 Sold
Air Tractor 402 PT-6-20 Sold
EAA Flight Advisor/CFI/Tech Counselor
Louisville, Ga
It's never skill or craftsmanship that completes airplanes, it's the will to do so,
Patrick Kenny, EAA 275132
Dues gladly paid!
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