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Both Greg and Paul have excellent points. Unfortunately, airplanes, and
the pilots who fly them are high visibility items right now and most
likely for the foreseeable future. We all must be on our best behavior
whether or not we get approval to fly without seeing the AME.
Part of the problems have stemmed from the senior Flight Surgeon
insisting on seeing and approving/disapproving all waivers himself. This
has really caused a log jam in the system over the past two years. I know
pilots who have submitted all the required information and passed all the
required tests, only to be told that they needed more tests, or more time.
I also know others who cannot afford to take the required tests so they
either quit or fly without the medical. None of this makes it right.
Lets all do our part to keep aviation in a good light. Hopefully
common sense will eventually prevail.
By the way, my father, Les Nelsen wanted to fly again at the age of
88. He checked with an AME and was told of all the tests he would have to
take (over $3000 worth). I suggested we go flying and see if he still had
what it takes. After not being able to find the local airport, and then
making two very poor approaches, he decided that it was not worth $3000 to
pursue trying to reinstate his medical ( he had not flown in over 25
years, by the way). I just take him flying whenever he want to go. (he
will be 90 in January)
Lynn Nelsen
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