VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Main > RV General Discussion/News
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #61  
Old 10-29-2011, 12:05 PM
steve91t steve91t is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 138
Default

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
Reply With Quote
  #62  
Old 10-29-2011, 05:54 PM
Snowflake's Avatar
Snowflake Snowflake is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
Posts: 3,932
Default

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.
__________________
Rob Prior
1996 RV-6 "Tweety" C-FRBP (formerly N196RV)
Reply With Quote
  #63  
Old 10-29-2011, 06:30 PM
John Owen John Owen is offline
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Liberty, MO
Posts: 252
Default

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
Reply With Quote
  #64  
Old 11-04-2011, 05:38 PM
steve91t steve91t is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 138
Default

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
Reply With Quote
  #65  
Old 11-04-2011, 05:47 PM
Mike S's Avatar
Mike S Mike S is offline
Senior Curmudgeon
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
Default Good news indeed

Quote:
Originally Posted by steve91t View Post
Well, flight physical is over. I passed ------

Steve
Steve, that is GREAT news.

Congrats
__________________
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."
Reply With Quote
  #66  
Old 06-07-2012, 09:05 PM
steve91t steve91t is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 138
Default

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!
Reply With Quote
  #67  
Old 06-07-2012, 09:29 PM
Don Patrick's Avatar
Don Patrick Don Patrick is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: GTA, Ontario
Posts: 826
Default Awesome!

That is some great news!!!

All the best!

Don
__________________
RV-8 build
DONE!
C-GLOV
http://www.mykitlog.com/Don%20Patrick
Reply With Quote
  #68  
Old 06-07-2012, 09:38 PM
rockwoodrv9 rockwoodrv9 is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
Posts: 2,645
Default

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.
__________________
rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Awaiting DAR Inspection

Last edited by rockwoodrv9 : 06-07-2012 at 10:22 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #69  
Old 06-08-2012, 03:49 AM
panhandler1956's Avatar
panhandler1956 panhandler1956 is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,686
Default

Great news Steve! Glad to see some good luck goingbyour way!
__________________
Brent Owens
EAA Chapter 9 Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor
Columbus, OH
RV-8 'Contrary Mary' flying
N784DE S/N #82614

www.fixedwingbuddha.com
Follow me on Facebook
Reply With Quote
  #70  
Old 06-08-2012, 04:55 AM
pierre smith's Avatar
pierre smith pierre smith is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
Posts: 7,840
Default Wow!

Steve, we truly admire your perseverance and persistence! Great news.

Best,
__________________
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!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:57 AM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.