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0. 12:11 AM - [Please Read] Why I Have A Fund Raiser... (Matt Dralle)
1. 03:34 AM - Re: coronary trouble (David Maib)
2. 03:54 AM - Re: coronary trouble (Bill Settle)
3. 05:02 AM - Hanger Space - Columbia, SC (Snow, Daniel A.)
4. 05:14 AM - Re: coronary trouble (N395V)
5. 05:31 AM - Re: coronary trouble (Chuck Jensen)
6. 05:32 AM - Re: Hanger Space - Columbia, SC (Robert Cutter)
7. 06:03 AM - Brand New Aero Sport Power 0-360-A2A For Sale! (Todd Wenzel, MCSD)
8. 06:06 AM - Re: coronary trouble (Tim Bryan)
9. 06:58 AM - Re: coronary trouble (Brian Meyette)
10. 07:07 AM - Re: engine inspection (Mike Robertson)
11. 07:18 AM - Re: engine inspection (Dave Mader)
12. 10:05 AM - Re: coronary trouble (paul katz)
13. 10:14 AM - Re: coronary trouble (Glaeser, Dennis A)
14. 02:05 PM - Re: coronary trouble (t6pilot)
15. 04:54 PM - Re: coronary trouble (Louis Willig)
16. 06:22 PM - Tail Wheel Lift (HCRV6@comcast.net)
17. 06:22 PM - Re: coronary trouble (Sam Buchanan)
18. 06:29 PM - Re: Tail Wheel Lift (David Burton)
19. 07:03 PM - Re: coronary trouble (Vanremog@aol.com)
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| Subject: | [Please Read] Why I Have A Fund Raiser... |
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
Find yourself an AME that has a track record of working through
special issuance. If you belong to AOPA, get with their Medical Dept.
and have them help you. They are very good. I have a special issuance
for other problems, but have been through the AME that was not
knowledgable vs. the AME that knows what he/she is doing. Believe me,
you don't want the former! A good AME will be able to look at all of
your test results, when the time comes, and tell you with some
certainty whether or not you will be a likely candidate for SI. I
believe you have to be six months post procedure before the FAA will
consider SI.
If I were in your position, I would definitely go for it. Where are
you located?
David Maib
RV-10 40559
On Nov 19, 2007, at 10:49 PM, rv6n@optonline.net wrote:
> Dear listers,
>
> After five years building, one year of test flights going nowhere,
> two months in the paint shop and now with only 66 hours on my pride
> and joy RV6 I have had a heart attack. Right Coronary artery was
> 100% blocked and required a stent. It has been two months now and
> I feel fine and am back to work. (don't tell my doctors)
> Frustrated but glad to be alive.
>
> Now I am wondering what other listers have gone through in order to
> get a special issue. I have considered selling my RV6 and going
> LSA but would much rather beat my chest and say I can do this. I
> have read the archives and this thing does not seem very positive.
>
> I've read the FAA Coronary Artery Disease information and it seems
> like a lot of requirements for my Class III. Is it as bad as it
> reads? Does anyone know if these requirements are required every
> year? Any idea what the costs are? I know there are companies out
> there that specialize in helping pilots get medicals but is it
> advisable to use them or can any AME request the special issue?
> I'm not sure I trust my AME to have my best interest in his mind.
> My medical expires in April, am I supposed to disqualify myself
> now? If I was flying LSA would it be necessary to disqualify myself?
>
> Any information/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Do not archive
>
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
I can't respond to the actual procedure, but I would think you would be able to
get cleared to the previous status of your Class III. As someone else suggested,
I would contact AOPA...
I have a good friend who is now retired from one of the majors. He was cleared
to flying status of his Class I after his 1st heart attack and by-pass surgery,
and he was also cleared after his 2nd ordeal. (I don't recall if he had a by-pass
that time.) However, he was not cleared after his 3rd grounding just before
retirement... He had the support of the ALPA and it was a rather lengthy
process. IIRC, it took about 18 months to get cleared the first time. I talked
to him last week and he said he had been in the hospital again for another
blockage... Always in good shape. Never Drank. Never Smoked.....
-------------- Original message from rv6n@optonline.net: --------------
Dear listers,
After five years building, one year of test flights going nowhere, two months in
the paint shop and now with only 66 hours on my pride and joy RV6 I have had
a heart attack. Right Coronary artery was 100% blocked and required a stent.
It has been two months now and I feel fine and am back to work. (don't tell
my doctors) Frustrated but glad to be alive.
Now I am wondering what other listers have gone through in order to get a special
issue. I have considered selling my RV6 and going LSA but would much rather
beat my chest and say I can do this. I have read the archives and this thing
does not seem very positive.
I've read the FAA Coronary Artery Disease information and it seems like a lot of
requirements for my Class III. Is it as bad as it reads? Does anyone know
if these requirements are required every year? Any idea what the costs are?
I know there are companies out there that specialize in helping pilots get medicals
but is it advisable to use them or can any AME request the special issue?
I'm not sure I trust my AME to have my best interest in his mind. My medical
expires in April, am I supposed to disqualify myself now? If I was flying
LSA would it be necessary to disqualify myself?
Any information/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Do not archive
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<P>I can't respond to the actual procedure, but I would think you would be able
to get cleared to the previous status of your Class III. As someone
else suggested, I would contact AOPA... </P>
<P> </P>
<P>I have a good friend who is now retired from one of the majors. He
was cleared to flying status of his Class I after his 1st heart attack
and by-pass surgery, and he was also cleared after his 2nd ordeal. (I don't
recall if he had a by-pass that time.) However, he was not cleared
after his 3rd grounding just before retirement... He had the
support of the ALPA and it was a rather lengthy process. IIRC, it took
about 18 months to get cleared the first time. I talked to him last week
and he said he had been in the hospital again for another blockage...
Always in good shape. Never Drank. Never Smoked.....<BR></P>
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<DIV>Dear listers,</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>After five years building, one year of test flights going nowhere, two months
in the paint shop and now with only 66 hours on my pride and joy RV6 I have
had a heart attack. Right Coronary artery was 100% blocked and required
a stent. It has been two months now and I feel fine and am back to work. (don't
tell my doctors) Frustrated but glad
to be alive.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Now I am wondering what other listers have gone through in order to get a
special issue. I have considered selling my RV6 and going LSA but would
much rather beat my chest and say I can do this. I have read the archives
and this thing does not seem very positive.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I've read the FAA Coronary Artery Disease information and it seems like a
lot of requirements for my Class III. Is it as bad as it reads? Does
anyone know if these requirements are required every year? Any idea what
the costs are? I know there are companies out there that specialize
in helping pilots get medicals but is it advisable to use them or can any
AME request the special issue? I'm not sure I trust my AME to
have my best interest in his mind. My medical expires in April, am
I supposed to disqualify myself now? If I was flying LSA would it
be necessary to disqualify myself?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Any information/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Do not archive</DIV>
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| Subject: | Hanger Space - Columbia, SC |
It looks like I'll be moving my 9A to the Columbia, SC area next month.
Hanger space appears to be scarce. Does anyone have a lead on anything
that might be available around Columbia?
Thanks,
Do Not Archive
Daniel Snow
RV-9A
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
I am not an AME but I am a Cardiologist and have several patients with stents who
have regained their 1st and 3rd class medicals. It is doable but you are in
for a lengthy process. The 1st issuance is the most involved, then I believe
it is just a yearly nuclear stress test and letter from your cardiologist.
You spent too much time building to give up now.
--------
Milt
2003 F1 Rocket
2006 Radial Rocket
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=147440#147440
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| Subject: | coronary trouble |
It's not as intimidating and hopeless as you would think (or that it was
a few years ago). Do your research but I suspect that with an
appropriate amount of time passing, they will request you to do a
maximal stress test with 12-lead EKG. Then the exercise test should be
evaluated by your cardiologist along with your cardiac history and his
assessment of your condition. They likely will require lab tests for
the lipid panel (cholesterol) but if you've made a good recovery, you
may well have the license back within the year. I don't know what
impact on their evaluation protocol a stent will have or the other meds
that you take, but you can pretty well figure on a yearly stress test
for the foreseeable future.
Make sure you have the evaluation of all your data done by an AME on a
consulting basis, not as a formal submittal. If he is knowledgeable and
says "no way", then the worst case will be to revert to LSA before the
medical application is denied. Once that happens then, as you know, the
conundrum (and stupidity) starts.
Good luck
P.S. I have some insight into this as I had a C.I. 25 years ago, though
no stent was installed. I've been flying a Velocity ever since, so its
not hopeless. I can assure you that you will probably not be nervous
flying yourself when you get back in the air, but you'll look at the
situation of flying other non-pilots that are not able to take over n
the event of incapacitation from a little different perspective. If you
fly regularly with the same person, having them take the EAA
Pitch-Hitter's course is a good idea. Good luck and take care of
yourself. If a person is going to be sick, now is a great time with all
the diagnostic capabilities and treatments that have been developed.
Thanks,
Chuck Jensen
Diversified Technologies
2680 Westcott Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phn: 865-539-9000 x100
Cell: 865-406-9001
Fax: 865-539-9001
cjensen@dts9000.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
rv6n@optonline.net
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 11:49 PM
Subject: RV-List: coronary trouble
Dear listers,
After five years building, one year of test flights going nowhere, two
months in the paint shop and now with only 66 hours on my pride and joy
RV6 I have had a heart attack. Right Coronary artery was 100% blocked
and required a stent. It has been two months now and I feel fine and am
back to work. (don't tell my doctors) Frustrated but glad to be
alive.
Now I am wondering what other listers have gone through in order to get
a special issue. I have considered selling my RV6 and going LSA but
would much rather beat my chest and say I can do this. I have read the
archives and this thing does not seem very positive.
I've read the FAA Coronary Artery Disease information and it seems like
a lot of requirements for my Class III. Is it as bad as it reads? Does
anyone know if these requirements are required every year? Any idea
what the costs are? I know there are companies out there that
specialize in helping pilots get medicals but is it advisable to use
them or can any AME request the special issue? I'm not sure I trust my
AME to have my best interest in his mind. My medical expires in April,
am I supposed to disqualify myself now? If I was flying LSA would it be
necessary to disqualify myself?
Any information/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Hanger Space - Columbia, SC |
Daniel,
I know of a hanger @ CUB. Contact me directly if you like. Need to act
quick though.
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Snow, Daniel A." <Daniel.Snow@wancdf.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 7:59 AM
Subject: RV-List: Hanger Space - Columbia, SC
>
>
> It looks like I'll be moving my 9A to the Columbia, SC area next month.
> Hanger space appears to be scarce. Does anyone have a lead on anything
> that might be available around Columbia?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Do Not Archive
> Daniel Snow
> RV-9A
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Brand New Aero Sport Power 0-360-A2A For Sale! |
I bought this engine for my -8A but it appears I will not be able to
complete it due to lack of time and funds. This engine has been pickled ever
since receiving it from Aero Sport Power. Check out my website for more info
and pictures: http://www.wenzelsoftware.com/0-360-A2A
Todd Wenzel
todd.wenzel@wenzel-software.com
414-218-6784
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| Subject: | coronary trouble |
Chuck Said
. If you fly regularly with the same person, having them take the EAA
Pitch-Hitter's course is a good idea.
Or if this condition is true why not have them get their pilots license and
you can keep on flying. I am operating on a special issuance but my wife
and I have decided she will get her license so in the event I don't feel I
will be able to pass again, I would just revert my license to LSA and keep
flying the RV with her on board and qualified to fly it. Besides you may
very well be grounded for 6 months to 18 months or so. A person can get a
license in much shorter time if wanted.
Tim
_____
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Jensen
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 7:28 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: coronary trouble
It's not as intimidating and hopeless as you would think (or that it was a
few years ago). Do your research but I suspect that with an appropriate
amount of time passing, they will request you to do a maximal stress test
with 12-lead EKG. Then the exercise test should be evaluated by your
cardiologist along with your cardiac history and his assessment of your
condition. They likely will require lab tests for the lipid panel
(cholesterol) but if you've made a good recovery, you may well have the
license back within the year. I don't know what impact on their evaluation
protocol a stent will have or the other meds that you take, but you can
pretty well figure on a yearly stress test for the foreseeable future.
Make sure you have the evaluation of all your data done by an AME on a
consulting basis, not as a formal submittal. If he is knowledgeable and
says "no way", then the worst case will be to revert to LSA before the
medical application is denied. Once that happens then, as you know, the
conundrum (and stupidity) starts.
Good luck
P.S. I have some insight into this as I had a C.I. 25 years ago, though no
stent was installed. I've been flying a Velocity ever since, so its not
hopeless. I can assure you that you will probably not be nervous flying
yourself when you get back in the air, but you'll look at the situation of
flying other non-pilots that are not able to take over n the event of
incapacitation from a little different perspective. If you fly regularly
with the same person, having them take the EAA Pitch-Hitter's course is a
good idea. Good luck and take care of yourself. If a person is going to be
sick, now is a great time with all the diagnostic capabilities and
treatments that have been developed.
Thanks,
Chuck Jensen
Diversified Technologies
2680 Westcott Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phn: 865-539-9000 x100
Cell: 865-406-9001
Fax: 865-539-9001
cjensen@dts9000.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of rv6n@optonline.net
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 11:49 PM
Subject: RV-List: coronary trouble
Dear listers,
After five years building, one year of test flights going nowhere, two
months in the paint shop and now with only 66 hours on my pride and joy RV6
I have had a heart attack. Right Coronary artery was 100% blocked and
required a stent. It has been two months now and I feel fine and am back to
work. (don't tell my doctors) Frustrated but glad to be alive.
Now I am wondering what other listers have gone through in order to get a
special issue. I have considered selling my RV6 and going LSA but would
much rather beat my chest and say I can do this. I have read the archives
and this thing does not seem very positive.
I've read the FAA Coronary Artery Disease information and it seems like a
lot of requirements for my Class III. Is it as bad as it reads? Does
anyone know if these requirements are required every year? Any idea what
the costs are? I know there are companies out there that specialize in
helping pilots get medicals but is it advisable to use them or can any AME
request the special issue? I'm not sure I trust my AME to have my best
interest in his mind. My medical expires in April, am I supposed to
disqualify myself now? If I was flying LSA would it be necessary to
disqualify myself?
Any information/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Do not archive
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| Subject: | coronary trouble |
While I personally didn=92t attend the recent AOPA Expo in CT, one of
the most
significant things reported back to me from those who did go is that
AOPA is
you best friend regarding medicals. They have a section devoted to
smoothing the way for you regarding your medical. I suggest contacting
AOPA.
HTH,
brian
_____
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
rv6n@optonline.net
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 11:49 PM
Subject: RV-List: coronary trouble
Dear listers,
After five years building, one year of test flights going nowhere, two
months in the paint shop and now with only 66 hours on my pride and joy
RV6
I have had a heart attack. Right Coronary artery was 100% blocked and
required a stent. It has been two months now and I feel fine and am
back to
work. (don't tell my doctors) Frustrated but glad to be alive.
Now I am wondering what other listers have gone through in order to get
a
special issue. I have considered selling my RV6 and going LSA but would
much rather beat my chest and say I can do this. I have read the
archives
and this thing does not seem very positive.
I've read the FAA Coronary Artery Disease information and it seems like
a
lot of requirements for my Class III. Is it as bad as it reads? Does
anyone know if these requirements are required every year? Any idea
what
the costs are? I know there are companies out there that specialize in
helping pilots get medicals but is it advisable to use them or can any
AME
request the special issue? I'm not sure I trust my AME to have my best
interest in his mind. My medical expires in April, am I supposed to
disqualify myself now? If I was flying LSA would it be necessary to
disqualify myself?
Any information/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Do not archive
11/19/2007
7:05 PM
11/19/2007
7:05 PM
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| Subject: | engine inspection |
Too look inside any cylinder will do but I would also encourage you to find
a borescope and check each cylinder. As it was rebuilt in 1991 I would ch
eck the oil pump for AD 96-09-10 compliance. Most, if not all, DARs and in
spectors will not buy off the initial inspection unless they know that all
ADs have been complied with. The reason for this is that we know that you
don't have to comply once the A/W cert is issued but we don't consider that
aircraft safe to operate unless all ADs are done at the time of the initia
l inspection.
Mike Robertson
From: davemader@bresnan.netTo: rv-list@matronics.comSubject: RV-List: engin
e inspectionDate: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:03:14 -0700
Am just about ready to hang the engine on my RV-4 project. The engine was
purchased on E-bay and was supposedly rebuilt in 1991. On the outside, it
looks very clean and looks like it was very well done, however, its been o
ver ten years since the completion of this overhaul. I have convinced mys
elf to at least pull a cylinder and look inside. My question is, is there
a certain cylinder which will show me the most once I get it off? One, tw
o, three, or four? Any opinions would be appreciated.
Dave Mader
RV-6A sold
RV-6 flying
RV-4 building
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| Subject: | engine inspection |
Kyle,
Thanks for the response. What I was really more concerned with was the
inside of the engine. I have heard you can inspect quit a bit of the inside
from the cylinder hole. I would like to be able to see the cam and maybe
the face of one or two followers. Just thought maybe one cylinder hole
would be better than another.
_____
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kyle Boatright
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: engine inspection
Do you know how the engine was stored? Vertical or horizontal? If
vertical, I would check whichever cylinder was on top. If horizontal, I
can't think of a reason why one cylinder would be any better or worse than
the others.
Have you pulled the plugs on your cylinders? If you do that, you can poke a
flashlight in one spark plug hole and look in the other, then repeat the
other way around. A borescope would be even better. You could at least get
some idea of the condition of the inside of all of your cylinders.
KB
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From: Dave Mader <mailto:davemader@bresnan.net>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 7:03 PM
Subject: RV-List: engine inspection
Am just about ready to hang the engine on my RV-4 project. The engine was
purchased on E-bay and was supposedly rebuilt in 1991. On the outside, it
looks very clean and looks like it was very well done, however, its been
over ten years since the completion of this overhaul. I have convinced
myself to at least pull a cylinder and look inside. My question is, is
there a certain cylinder which will show me the most once I get it off?
One, two, three, or four? Any opinions would be appreciated.
Dave Mader
RV-6A sold
RV-6 flying
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
I am a family practice doc, not an ame. I had CABG (coronary bypass) a number
of yrs ago. I will share my experience with you. First, your medical certifcate
provisions requires airmen to step a side for a minimum 6 months and then
you will need to apply for a special issuance directly to FAA. They will want
a stress test that shows ability to achieve 100% predicted pulse without any
signs of active dx, geneally a clearence by your cardiologist. Your letter of
special issuence is upon review by the FAA and requires yearly stress tests
and attestation by your cardiologist plus review annually at FAA Medical Director
or his designated examaner which for me is now my AME. Your medical requirement
for sports pilot is valid drivers lic, but that only if you have never
been refussed a medical certificate and thats were it gets a little merky, I
have heard it both ways from two different AME s. I would like to think that
I can fly sport pilot by simply letting my special
lapse, however my gut tells me this may not be so. The AOPA is truly helpful
in getting definitive answers. Anyways good luck and good health.
Paul Katz DO
RV7/fusel
Bill Settle <billsettle@bellsouth.net> wrote:
I can't respond to the actual procedure, but I would think you would be able
to get cleared to the previous status of your Class III. As someone else suggested,
I would contact AOPA...
I have a good friend who is now retired from one of the majors. He was cleared
to flying status of his Class I after his 1st heart attack and by-pass surgery,
and he was also cleared after his 2nd ordeal. (I don't recall if he had a
by-pass that time.) However, he was not cleared after his 3rd grounding just
before retirement... He had the support of the ALPA and it was a rather lengthy
process. IIRC, it took about 18 months to get cleared the first time. I
talked to him last week and he said he had been in the hospital again for another
blockage... Always in good shape. Never Drank. Never Smoked.....
-------------- Original message from rv6n@optonline.net: --------------
Dear listers,
After five years building, one year of test flights going nowhere, two months
in the paint shop and now with only 66 hours on my pride and joy RV6 I have had
a heart attack. Right Coronary artery was 100% blocked and required a stent.
It has been two months now and I feel fine and am back to work. (don't tell
my doctors) Frustrated but glad to be alive.
Now I am wondering what other listers have gone through in order to get a special
issue. I have considered selling my RV6 and going LSA but would much rather
beat my chest and say I can do this. I have read the archives and this thing
does not seem very positive.
I've read the FAA Coronary Artery Disease information and it seems like a lot
of requirements for my Class III. Is it as bad as it reads? Does anyone know
if these requirements are required every year? Any idea what the costs are?
I know there are companies out there that specialize in helping pilots get medicals
but is it advisable to use them or can any AME request the special issue?
I'm not sure I trust my AME to have my best interest in his mind. My medical
expires in April, am I supposed to disqualify myself now? If I was flying
LSA would it be necessary to disqualify myself?
Any information/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
I had an MI back in '93 but, due to a job change & relocation and lots
of other stuff, didn't pursue reinstating my medical until 2004. I was
fortunate that the damage was slight, and no procedures or surgery were
warranted.
Your AME starts the process. Then it's up to you for the rest. The FAA
sends you a letter with all the requirements you need to meet. The
first submission was the toughest for me because you have to provide a
complete history of ALL related medical records, so I had to get stuff
from the original hospital and doctors (in another state). The first
time I also had to do both a Stress test and a Stress Echo (an
echocardiogram before and immediately after the treadmill). I did all
of this on my own - other than talking on the phone with the AOPA a
couple of times. Fortunately, my cardiologist and regular doctor are
very supportive and all of these tests are things done normally anyway,
so everything is covered by my health insurance.
Now, every year I have to do a Stress Test (to their specifications) and
blood work showing all lipids (cholesterol levels). It's really not
that bad, but you do have to follow the instructions they send you
regarding the timing (within 3 months of when your medical is due) and
the metrics that need to be achieved on the stress tests. This year I
had to redo my stress test because I'd achieved the required heart rate
in 8.5 minutes but (I discovered later) the spec calls for a minimum of
9 minutes on the treadmill. So I did 11 minutes on the retest just to be
sure. The FAA also wants copies of the actual EKG tracings, so the
medical staff has to photocopy the tracings from the EKG machine. I
also need the written report from the Stress test, and a doctor
statement that he finds no reason why I shouldn't be allowed to fly.
I have a 3rd class medical, which must be renewed every year by sending
the required info to the FAA. Every other year, like a 'normal' 3rd
class, I also have to go to my AME for a regular exam.
So hang in there. It's another hassle, but IMHO well worth the effort.
BTW - I'm also a CFI, and yes we are to disqualify ourselves from flying
if something happens that would affect your ability to fly (even for an
LSA or gliders). Not just heart stuff, but if you break your leg, or
have a sinus infection you shouldn't fly either. It's just that with
heart stuff, you can't recertify yourself as being fit to fly again.
Dennis Glaeser
RV-7A in final assembly
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
This outfit helped me get my medical back legally with a very similar
problem.
www.leftseat.com/
Pilot Medical Solutions, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Good luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: rv6n@optonline.net
To: RV list
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 11:49 PM
Subject: RV-List: coronary trouble
Dear listers,
After five years building, one year of test flights going nowhere, two
months in the paint shop and now with only 66 hours on my pride and joy
RV6 I have had a heart attack. Right Coronary artery was 100% blocked
and required a stent. It has been two months now and I feel fine and am
back to work. (don't tell my doctors) Frustrated but glad to be
alive.
Now I am wondering what other listers have gone through in order to
get a special issue. I have considered selling my RV6 and going LSA but
would much rather beat my chest and say I can do this. I have read the
archives and this thing does not seem very positive.
I've read the FAA Coronary Artery Disease information and it seems
like a lot of requirements for my Class III. Is it as bad as it reads?
Does anyone know if these requirements are required every year? Any
idea what the costs are? I know there are companies out there that
specialize in helping pilots get medicals but is it advisable to use
them or can any AME request the special issue? I'm not sure I trust my
AME to have my best interest in his mind. My medical expires in April,
am I supposed to disqualify myself now? If I was flying LSA would it be
necessary to disqualify myself?
Any information/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
>
> <<<Your medical requirement for sports pilot is valid drivers
> lic, but that only if you have never been refussed a medical
> certificate and thats were it gets a little merky, I have heard it
> both ways from two different AME s
>
>Paul Katz DO
>RV7/fusel>>>>
>
>
Dr. Katz has stated exactly what crossed my mind when you said you
might go the LSA route. Whatever you do, don't talk to the FAA until
you absolutely know what your options are. I am pretty certain that
the FAA will refuse you for an LSA license if you tell them you have
had a heart problem, even if an AME never refused you. This may truly
be a case of "don't ask, don't tell."
-
Louis I Willig
1640 Oakwood Dr.
Penn Valley, PA 19072
610 668-4964
RV-4, N180PF
190HP IO-360, C/S prop
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Does anyone have the web address for the maker of a slick hoist for lifting RV
tail wheels? I had the web site address about a year ago but seem to have lost
it.
--
Harry Crosby
RV-6 N16CX, 420 hours
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
Louis Willig wrote:
> Dr. Katz has stated exactly what crossed my mind when you said you might
> go the LSA route. Whatever you do, don't talk to the FAA until you
> absolutely know what your options are. I am pretty certain that the FAA
> will refuse you for an LSA license if you tell them you have had a heart
> problem, even if an AME never refused you. This may truly be a case of
> "don't ask, don't tell."
A private pilot doesn't have to "apply" for a LSA (Sport Pilot)
certificate. The pilot only has to restrict his flying to aircraft that
meet the LSA standard and fly under Sport Pilot rules. Since no medical
exam is required or specified in the Sport Pilot rule the FAA can't
prevent someone from flying due to medical problems as long as the pilot
hasn't previously failed an FAA medical exam.
Sam Buchanan
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Here you go Harry:
http://www.tail-mate.com/
Dave
RV6
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of HCRV6@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 6:22 PM
Subject: RV-List: Tail Wheel Lift
Does anyone have the web address for the maker of a slick hoist for lifting
RV tail wheels? I had the web site address about a year ago but seem to
have lost it.
--
Harry Crosby
RV-6 N16CX, 420 hours
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| Subject: | Re: coronary trouble |
In a message dated 11/20/2007 10:09:11 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
askdrkatz@yahoo.com writes:
First, your medical certificate provisions requires airmen to step a side
for a minimum 6 months and then you will need to apply for a special issuance
directly to FAA.
==========================================================
Be careful, be diligent and read all the fine print in any documents
completely and carefully. If your medical gets referred by your AME to Okie City,
they will send you a letter denying your medical renewal and it will state
what is required to reapply. It will also state that if you do not start the
process of reinstatement within a certain period of time (I think it was 90
days), then the denial of your medical is final.
N1GV (RV-6A, Flying 870hrs, O-360-A1A, C/S, Silicon Valley)
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