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flyer1950
6th Mar 2002, 18:54
Aged 51, I have just voluntarily retired from professional flying (fixed-wing and helicopter)having been diagnosed with MS in 1997. With the blessing and support of the CAA I managed to fly with "as or with co-pilot restriction" for almost 2 years after diagnosis. Anyone out there in the same boat? JD
backbeat
7th Mar 2002, 09:47
what type of aircraft you were flying on & how long?
flyer1950
7th Mar 2002, 13:05
F27, B737, Be200 B206. Total 28 years and 12000+ hrs.
Kenneth Murphy
2nd May 2002, 02:53
What is the Faa policy on people with ms
inverted flatspin
2nd May 2002, 06:06
Kenneth
I was unable to find any specific protocol that the FAA follow on MS, but it is safe to say that it would be handled under the well understood special issuance provisions.
Essentially they will evaluate everone individually on a case by case basis.
If you can prove that you pose no safety risk then they usually will accomodate you.