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Old 02-07-2013, 10:35 AM
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Ever been ramp checked for a medical, I haven't.?


Seriously though, fly as often as you care to with a PIC and best of luck on the special issuance. I hear AOPA can be a lot of help with those.

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Old 02-07-2013, 10:52 AM
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Default Here's another perspective...

I don't intend to throw water on the party, and I do agree with everything that has been said. I'm on a medical SI myself for mitral valve replacement in 2009. As someone else said, "...it is a pain, but far better than the alternative..."

My very good friend, who shall be nameless, was diagnosed with Clarkson's Syndrome. about 5 years ago. He was my flight instructor. He built and flew an RV-9A about 250 hours. He was one of us. He was told that 90% of people diagnosed with his condition died within three years. He had to re-learn to walk after undergoing a fasciotomy.

We tried to talk him into building an RV-12 and go the LSA route. Well after flying IFR all over the country for years, he just couldn't see himself flying LSA. He felt lucky to be alive. So he sold his RV-9A and bought a Corvette. Not that he'd never owned one before, but he wanted one, had the cash, and loved it. Then he bought a Harley and renewed his interest in motorcycling. He sold the Corvette and he and his wife bought a condo in Florida where they spend the winters.

He's not in the best of health. He's been told by the doctors that they are baffled at how well he's doing. He's not totally healthy. He does have reactions to his medicines, and has to visit the specialist in the big city every month. He has aches and pains that no one but his wife and close friends know about.

He considers aviation as one chapter of his life that is now complete. He's closed that chapter and has moved on. It's not the end of his life.

He also is very regular in visiting older members of our church who can't get out anymore. He and his wife do many charitable things that other folks don't know about.

He seems determined to enjoy every day as if it's his last. And you know what? That's all any of us have.

Just another answer to the original poster when he asked, "What would you miss?"
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Old 02-07-2013, 12:07 PM
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He seems determined to enjoy every day as if it's his last. And you know what? That's all any of us have. What would you miss?
Relatively speaking...

When you walk out the door not knowing if it's your last sortie...

When you are truly able to make a difference...

When a Marine on the radio says "Thanks, you saved our a...'s tonight"

Flying the absolute coolest airplane on the planet..

The people, the sacrifices...

Serving...

Bottom line? 42 years? Move on, get involved with something bigger than you and count your blessings...

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Old 02-07-2013, 12:40 PM
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Six months, That's a lot of time to get another 9 flying! Keep getting better!
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Old 02-07-2013, 01:13 PM
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Somewhere along the way, she casually mentioned the strange noises I made, and that sometimes I'd stop snoring for a few seconds, only to abruptly fire back up again. Oh ****. I've seen this before in my brother.

Sleep apnea.
Philip....sent you a PM. Lots of sleep apnea guys on VAF.
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Old 02-07-2013, 01:47 PM
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I have been in your boots, for 4 different reasons now, with the latest two incidents happening just weeks after I had obtained my SI medical, and the last one occurring just 3 weeks ago.

My advice is to first, stay legal. Sure, no one has ever been ramp checked for a medical, but the FAA boys ARE out and about and all it takes is one....

You can still fly with an instructor, and log some dual. Perhaps it's a brush up on things you haven't done in a long time, but every lesson is worth something.

You can still fly from the left seat as long as you have another pilot in the right seat who is willing to be your PIC. The time can't be logged, but it keeps you in the game.

You can look into a different type of flying such as gliders. No medical required for that.

You can look into LSA. Yes, it is different, but everyone I've ever talked to says a J3 Cub opens up a whole new world. That is the avenue I'm thinking about. Also hoping the EAA / AOPA exemption request goes through this year. If it does, it will be great as I (you too) won't even have to change airplanes. Sure we'll self assess ourselves, but I trust my doctors who have performed over 4200 prostate surgeries or over 7000 stent placements to know a lot more than some doc sitting in a government office pushing papers.

AOPA's medical services office is a great help. I once didn't get my SI back from them in time, called AOPA, and by 5:00 that night I had it e-mailed to me. They work wonders. It may cost a few bucks to join their Pilot Protection Program, but it's well worth it.
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Old 02-07-2013, 04:22 PM
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cheer up Terry-2 years ago in the same situation, my cardiologist said "triple bypass"! But after 6 months I had my medical back, with a 6 year authorization. Flying more than ever, Bahamas, Oshkosh,etc.
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Old 02-07-2013, 05:48 PM
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There are two bad things that can happen to a pilot, and one of the two *will* happen to each of us:

1. You will walk out to your airplane knowing that it's the last time you will fly.
2. You will walk out to your airplane *not* knowing that it's the last time you will fly.

Make the most of every flight.
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Old 02-07-2013, 06:21 PM
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Ever been ramp checked for a medical, I haven't.?
I was ramp checked 2 years ago and the FAA did ask to see my medical... among lots of other stuff... just a data point.

Somewhere on VAF, I posted about the experience.

Found it: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ght=ramp+check
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Old 02-07-2013, 07:43 PM
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I am preparing to go for a Third Class Medical. I have had surgery for lung cancer. I hope I have all the paper work , a stack of it. Has anyone been there and done this before.
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