FAA Aviation Examination
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FAA Aviation Examination
I am interested in a career in aviation as a pilot but i need to pass the FAA Aviation Exam. I am unsure if I would pass all the physical requirements for being a pilot. About 3 years ago I did marijuana and they had adverse effects on me. I needed to go on medication through a psichiatrist for 6 months, but I am perfectly healthy now. I experienced paranoia. Will i pass the mental health part of the FAA examination after my experience with marijuana? What I want to know if there are any pilots who are on medication for mild mental issues and are still able to fly professionally? Someone please respond and help me out.
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i once posted a similar thread as a gesture of help for a friend who was in a similar situation as you are.
Bygone's are bygones. are you still having paranoia? i have had my FAA medical done in 2000 and dont recall a "mental health part." Are you under any medication NOW??? has the problem been resolved/not?
i am not a doctor (obviously!!!) but i dont think it would be any problem if your condition is normal NOW. it would be naive not to expect a joint once or twice in everyones life. but since you were on medication, i wouldnt mind telling the AME a bit about the history and the max he can do is ask you to do a check up which would result just fine. 3 years is a long time for marijuana to drain out of one's body.
all the best and happy flying!
richie
Bygone's are bygones. are you still having paranoia? i have had my FAA medical done in 2000 and dont recall a "mental health part." Are you under any medication NOW??? has the problem been resolved/not?
i am not a doctor (obviously!!!) but i dont think it would be any problem if your condition is normal NOW. it would be naive not to expect a joint once or twice in everyones life. but since you were on medication, i wouldnt mind telling the AME a bit about the history and the max he can do is ask you to do a check up which would result just fine. 3 years is a long time for marijuana to drain out of one's body.
all the best and happy flying!
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the max he can do is ask you to do a check up which would result just fine
