Question on hemiplegia/hemiparesis
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From: The Winchester
I'm pretty sure one of medics will at some point mangabear but I think there's only a handful of them and they may not log on everyday.
In the meantime I'm not sure where in the world you are but have you gone through this:
https://www.caa.co.uk/Aeromedical-Ex...r-EASA-pilots/
In the meantime I'm not sure where in the world you are but have you gone through this:
https://www.caa.co.uk/Aeromedical-Ex...r-EASA-pilots/
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From: Kiwiland
No we do have day jobs!!!
Hemiplegia is weakness usually neurological in origin. It effects one side of the body. Most commonly seen after a stoke so no license of any sort!!!!
There have been rare cases where people with paraplegia - weakness / paralysis of the legs - have been allowed to fly modified aircraft. Most are Vets. I seem to remember the CAA gave the first such rotary approval about ten years ago.
As with all OPs, the more information you provide, the better our response. and remember, we are not AMEs and our comments never replace a consultation with your own doctor!
Hemiplegia is weakness usually neurological in origin. It effects one side of the body. Most commonly seen after a stoke so no license of any sort!!!!
There have been rare cases where people with paraplegia - weakness / paralysis of the legs - have been allowed to fly modified aircraft. Most are Vets. I seem to remember the CAA gave the first such rotary approval about ten years ago.
As with all OPs, the more information you provide, the better our response. and remember, we are not AMEs and our comments never replace a consultation with your own doctor!
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From: E.Wash State
Not completely relevant to OP's question, if I recall, FAA has a procedure called "statement of demonstrated ability" or similar.
Applied to an applicant I recall who didn't have full use of both legs and both arms/hands. Essentially, he went up with an examiner, proved he could do what he had to in operating the aircraft, and was approved. I don't know if that applies at the commercial or ATP levels.
So the answer, as always, is likely to be "check with your regulating authority regarding your specific case".
Applied to an applicant I recall who didn't have full use of both legs and both arms/hands. Essentially, he went up with an examiner, proved he could do what he had to in operating the aircraft, and was approved. I don't know if that applies at the commercial or ATP levels.
So the answer, as always, is likely to be "check with your regulating authority regarding your specific case".
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From: Europe
It depends on the cause for the hemiplegia/hemiparesis, the extent to which it gives you functional loss and the licensing authority.
As Radgirl says, the more information the better, and those of us who are AMEs may be able to give more detailed information.
As Radgirl says, the more information the better, and those of us who are AMEs may be able to give more detailed information.
