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Old 08-28-2005, 09:57 PM
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Is being diagnosed with depression and being on a medication for it, a disqualifiar to get either a third, second or first class med cert.?
 
Old 08-29-2005, 04:36 AM
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I know its a disqualified for 1st. Not sure about the 2nd and 3rd... I'd check the FAR/AIM...
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Old 08-29-2005, 07:30 AM
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I know its a disqualified for 1st. Not sure about the 2nd and 3rd... I'd check the FAR/AIM...
Is it possible to get a waiver or some sort at all? I read a list of FAA med conditions that were possible DQs. Bipolar disorder came up but no where did it mention depression or the use of depression medication
 
Old 08-30-2005, 09:38 AM
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It's a disqualifier for all certs. A buddy of mine who is a military aviator told me that's why pilots often go to a priest or minister for their counseling because they can't risk having the FAA pull their cert for visiting a shrink.
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Old 08-30-2005, 09:52 AM
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It's a disqualifier for all certs. A buddy of mine who is a military aviator told me that's why pilots often go to a priest or minister for their counseling because they can't risk having the FAA pull their cert for visiting a shrink.
Heh treated depression seems worse than untreated
 
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Why visit a priest or shrink when the bottle is close at hand...
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