Posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2007, at 11:19:35
In reply to Bipolar? Depressed? On meds?, posted by Phil on May 21, 2007, at 5:51:21
> FAA says you can't fly. I'm earthbound.
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> I guess I'll weave baskets. Yeah, I'll just weave baskets.It's not that cut and dried, Phil. Although the regulations state that a diagnosed bipolar is to be denied a medical airworthiness certificate on the initial medical examination, the final decision is deferred to a medical review board. Stable bipolars can be granted a special authorization certificate.
The complete psych considerations are in this document, beginning on page 115: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/guide06.pdf
Lar
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