I am 36, about to start flight training via modular route. I need some advice please.
I have high blood pressure and am taking the medications which is allowed under CAA's guidelines.
https://www.caa.co.uk/WorkArea/Downl...?id=4294973027
I am interested to see if there is anyone in my situation and if there will be any issues later?The specialist hypertension doctor (not AME), suggested it's better to take the meds while at the controls then not to take an have some problems later. As i am taking the lowest dosage and my bp is in excellent management (in my Dr.'s words), i would like to know if I would have to go through a stringent health checks later or will be under any kind of scrutiny.
I am planning to go for Class 2 initially.
Is hypertension a common thing these days in aviation? I am aware that pilots who already work do get support from their employers but i am unsure from the prospective pilots/trainee's point of view.
Thank you.