Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Medical Inquiry

I would think that if so, should preclude me from driving. I discussed the defib with the monitor guy last month (it has never gone off yet on me, two years implanted). I had previously thought there would be a short unconscious period until the capacitors charged up. He maintained that the capacitors are always partially charged, and there would be NO unconscious period. Maybe this is only true of the newer models, and the old ones let you go unconscious first? I always thought as you stated too.
I heard somewhere that in England, the implant automatically takes your driving license away!

--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, medicbill@... wrote:
>
> While I am not a medical doctor but I am a paramedic I will give you my
> opinion based on my medical knowledge and experience.
>
> As far as the type 2 diabetes I do not believe that is a big issue.
> Probably many pilots out there with that condition especially in today's world of
> increasing obesity rates. The pacemaker defib combo is a different thing.
> If it was just a pacemaker I do not believe that should exempt you. But the
> defib means you could be susceptible to dysrythmias such as and possible
> loss of consciousness and could be very good reason enough not to fly.
>
>
> In a message dated 10/23/2009 6:30:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> DonGeneda@... writes:
>
>
>
> This is what bothers me:
> "The new rule specifies "... if a pilot knows or has reason to know of any
> medical condition that would affect his or her ability to operate a light
> sport aircraft, then the pilot should refrain from acting as a pilot in
> command".
> Many pilots will recognize this phrase which is also found in FAR
> 61.53(a)(1). The FAA has traditionally interpreted this to cover a broad range of
> medical conditions and physical deficiencies to include at least 15
> disqualifying conditions. These conditions are:
>
> angina
> coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, has been
> symptomatic or clinically significant
> cardiac valve replacement
> permanent cardiac pacemaker
> cardiac replacement (heart transplant)
> diabetes mellitus that requires hypoglycemic medication
> psychosis
> bipolar disorder
> personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested
> itself by overt acts
> substance abuse or dependence (drugs or alcohol)
> epilepsy
> disturbances of consciousness without satisfactory explanation of cause
> transient loss of control of nervous system function without satisfactory
> explanation of cause.
> --- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, medicbill@ wrote:
> >
> > Yes, that certainly is the catch-22. So It is up to the individual to
> make
> > that determination about their health status. Maybe that decision needs
> to
> > be made in consultation with their personal doctor or a medical
> examiner.
> > Their are people with PP who have medical issues known as well as
> unknown as
> > we saw when a airline pilot who died in med flight.
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 10/23/2009 6:18:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> > DonGeneda@ writes:
> >
> >
> >
> > I thought that initially as well, but there however is a catch 22 to
> that.
> > Here it is: "A pilot should have a close look at the Sport Pilot
> rules
> > which among other things specify "... if a pilot knows or has reason to
> know
> > of any medical condition that would affect his or her ability to
> operate a
> > light sport aircraft....", the pilot must refrain from acting as a
> pilot
> > in command." Just having a drivers license is not quite enough.
> >
> > --- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, medicbill@ wrote:
> > >
> > > As far as being a sport pilot. As long as you have a drivers license
> and
> >
> > > have not been denied a medical you can qualify to fly as a sport
> pilot.
> > As
> > > far as insurance more qualified and knowledgeable people will have
> to
> > bring
> > > their opionion.
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 10/23/2009 5:54:22 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> > > DonGeneda@ writes:
> > >
> > > I am one of those pilots that feel he could not pass a medical, so
> am
> > > interested in remaining a pilot - a sport pilot!
> > > I am 72, have not actually failed a medical, but have an ICD
> (Pacemaker
> > > and defibrillator combination) and am a diabetic, controlled by
> > medications,
> > > no insulin, as well as the heart health problems that goes along
> with
> > that.
> > > I think I can squeak by legally on the medical requirements of a
> Sport
> > > Pilot, but heard today that getting insurance would be nearly
> > impossible, had
> > > not thought of that hurdle, I understand they grill you pretty
> > thoroughly
> > > on health history.
> > > Has anyone information to share about this, would insurance be
> > impossible
> > > to get?
> > >
> > >
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