EASA Medical Cert with Anxiety
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From: Limerick, Munster
EASA Medical Cert with Anxiety
Hello all,
I started my PPL training during the Summer of 2018 and I have proudly passed my skill test and acquired my License in April 2024 with , since I acquired my PPL I have been building plenty of solo hours by doing circuits in and out of a challenging runway in Ireland 416 x 9 meters and X Country which I enjoy a lot. I am now aiming to go commercial with an airline and of course I need to obtain a Class 1 to fly commercial.
I do have a Class 2 Medical Cert but with a limitation which is an ORL meaning I can fly solo but cannot carry passengers without a safety pilot and that's impossible to do since the aircrafts I fly are 2-seater SEP. I presume it's there because I have a history of anxiety and a mild form of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). In regards to anxiety I do take a small dose of an approved SSRI Fluoxetine which I have been taking since 2017 and I have zero side effects whatsoever whilst taking them, I have been attending CBT with different therapists and they are very happy with me and my progress, I cannot say what type of anxiety I have, it's not Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Panic Disorder or Agoraphobia. I am unsure what type of anxiety I have or had, but I am still investigating along with my therapist. My instructors who have trained me expresses no concerns and very confident in me and ability as a PPL and my examiner who have examined me during my skill test has also expressed his confidence regarding my skill as he has stated to me that I have been calm and collective compared to other students he has examined in the past.
In regards to my ASD which I've had since birth, I am most certainly not ashamed of it, I believe it what makes me a confident pilot and calm during any flight, for that I am proud of it and I have been told that it is irrelevant when it comes to being a pilot.
At the moment I am trying to find a specialist in the respected field of psychology who can thoroughly assess or evaluate me and provide me with a detailed report about my mental wellbeing, I did come across information about a tool called a MMPI-2 Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2 which might be something to consult with.
I am worried that it might not be enough to guarantee my wellbeing, or it might not do anything at all.
I am also wondering whether I could appeal my limitation on my class 2 or could I apply for a class 1 with the limitation
Would any of you be able to provide me with any pointers or inputs?
Best regards,
DocMartin236
I started my PPL training during the Summer of 2018 and I have proudly passed my skill test and acquired my License in April 2024 with , since I acquired my PPL I have been building plenty of solo hours by doing circuits in and out of a challenging runway in Ireland 416 x 9 meters and X Country which I enjoy a lot. I am now aiming to go commercial with an airline and of course I need to obtain a Class 1 to fly commercial.
I do have a Class 2 Medical Cert but with a limitation which is an ORL meaning I can fly solo but cannot carry passengers without a safety pilot and that's impossible to do since the aircrafts I fly are 2-seater SEP. I presume it's there because I have a history of anxiety and a mild form of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). In regards to anxiety I do take a small dose of an approved SSRI Fluoxetine which I have been taking since 2017 and I have zero side effects whatsoever whilst taking them, I have been attending CBT with different therapists and they are very happy with me and my progress, I cannot say what type of anxiety I have, it's not Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Panic Disorder or Agoraphobia. I am unsure what type of anxiety I have or had, but I am still investigating along with my therapist. My instructors who have trained me expresses no concerns and very confident in me and ability as a PPL and my examiner who have examined me during my skill test has also expressed his confidence regarding my skill as he has stated to me that I have been calm and collective compared to other students he has examined in the past.
In regards to my ASD which I've had since birth, I am most certainly not ashamed of it, I believe it what makes me a confident pilot and calm during any flight, for that I am proud of it and I have been told that it is irrelevant when it comes to being a pilot.
At the moment I am trying to find a specialist in the respected field of psychology who can thoroughly assess or evaluate me and provide me with a detailed report about my mental wellbeing, I did come across information about a tool called a MMPI-2 Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2 which might be something to consult with.
I am worried that it might not be enough to guarantee my wellbeing, or it might not do anything at all.
I am also wondering whether I could appeal my limitation on my class 2 or could I apply for a class 1 with the limitation
Would any of you be able to provide me with any pointers or inputs?
Best regards,
DocMartin236
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From: Kiwiland
Your regulator has clearly reviewed your medical condition in that they have issued or authorised a license with limitations. I would ask your AME to discuss with them what they would require to issue a Class 1 and if it is possible and when. Until you know the hurdle to jump or whether it is possible any expenditure on an assessment could be a waste of money.
