Question about becoming a pilot.?

Question

Hello, I am 14 yrs. old. I have wanted to be an airline pilot all of my life, and start my ppl training next week. I have a question regarding an issue i have. I have very mild asthma, and i mean mild because i havent had an attack for about 2 years. I used to notice it, but have not noticed it since. With this ruin my dream of becoming an airline pilot and getting my 2nd or 1st class medical? The reason is, because I have it on my medical report from the doctor. He called it excersize asthma, but it hasnt hurt me since those two years ago. Thanks for all of your help!

Answer 1

I dont think so. Is long as you have your inhaler right?

Answer 2

The best thing to do, would be to talk to a flight surgeon, in your area. They are the guys that give you the medical exam, before you can , "solo".

Call them up and ask them. You should be able to

find the doctors in your area, from your/a, flight school. Good luck!

Answer 3

Do not worry about the asthma. Asthma is not disqualifying unless it is really severe, and as you have already stated it is not in your case. When you go for your medical exam you will list any existing conditions and any medications. They will probably ask you to explain it in more detail, and you will tell them that you haven't had an attack in several years, for example. That may be the end of it. At worst you might have to get your doctor to send a report to the medical examiner, but you may not even need that (I never have because I haven't had an attack or any other problem in years).

You can find an Aviation Medical Examiner in your area here:

http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/

Your flight instructor/school may also have a guy they recommend.

You can see the requirements for a first class medical certificate here:

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/tex...

Answer 4

it should be ok

Answer 5

You need to contact your local AME (Aviation Medical Examiner). You can find a list on them on the FAA website or on  AOPA.org . You can probably just call and ask the question for free.

Answer 6

Skimming over Part 67 (Medical Requirements) I don't see anything about asthma, but I'm only an instructor.  Call your nearest AME (Aviation Medical Examiner) and ask him.  He'll be the best source of information seeing as he's the guy who hands them out.  Find out if it's limiting before you spend the load of money it takes only to find out that you're ineligible.  I've seen it once or twice and it's not pretty when it does.

Answer 7

If its mild, I can't imagine that affecting your dream.

There is a reason that those big birds have co-pilots... why the captain and first officer eat different meals etc. and thats to make sure that if one is incapicitated then the other is still able to fly.

Answer 8

If you take all the approve courses then I see no reason why you can not fly the big passenger airplanes. Those planes have pressurized cabins so your asthma attacks should be like you have on the ground. It might be even better because there should not be any pollutants to bother you.

It might be best if you ask your instructor first, or check with the FAA. Try Google to see what you can learn about your problem.

Good luck.