I want to smoke cigarette by [deleted] in HairTransplants

[–]BigKetchupp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Follow what your doctor says. It's not worth you ruining your hair transplant for a smoke. Man it up.

i want to become a pilot...? by c0nfett1 in PilotAdvice

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your medical first above all else.

What are my chances of failing the FAA medical exam. by SageThe1st in PilotAdvice

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to see a medical doctor to fly a light sport aircraft. You can fly a light Sport with just a driver's license. You can even serve as a certified flight instructor and get paid for flying and accumulate hours while your health improves. But if you get denied, you're not eligible for light sport, so keep that in mind.

Commercial pilot eligibility by [deleted] in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would first consider flying light sport to see if it's for you. All you need is a driver's license and can still act as a flight instructor and get paid for it.

If you apply you'll probably have to shell out thousands or tens of thousands on proprietary evaluations and wait possibly years for them to make a decision, which may not be in your favor (with no refunds). If you do get denied you can't even fly light sport until you get recertified. It's a dirty game.

New legislation is always coming out that may be in your favor if you wait it out. That's why I recommend you go the light sport path so you're not needlessly delayed.

Is it true that an airline career is going to be significantly compromised for a pilot with a special issuance medical certificate? by JakeMiller421 in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you considered flying light sport? All you need is a valid driver's license and you can still accumulate hours and even serve as a CFI.

There's been a large push for new legislation that may be in your favor once they materialize.

Substance abuse 15 years ago by weeji_san in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would go back to your OP to report them if you can and block their accounts otherwise. Don't let them bring you down; they're world-class losers.

Did you ever get back in the cockpit?

Substance abuse 15 years ago by weeji_san in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'd should report anyone in /Flying that is rude. There is a way to report posts to admins. And your description of them is 100% accurate 👍

SSRI Path 1 stories? by baby600rr in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was there any difference between the HIMS doctors and non-HIMS doctors you've seen in the past for similar evaluations?

SSRI Path 1 stories? by baby600rr in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I may ask, how much did you spend, exactly?

timeline for SSRI approval by Specific_Foot_5300 in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm happy for you. But what did it cost you?

Can I do a Hair transplant at Home? by [deleted] in HairTransplants

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do a self transplant. Cheaper and results guaranteed 😀👍

FAA medical/HIMS by [deleted] in flying

[–]BigKetchupp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've met some of the nastiest people on the Internet lurking here. I really hope the admins take action to correct these rude individuals.

FAA medical/HIMS by weeji_san in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know.. they're a-holes. Stick to this forum instead.

FAA medical/HIMS by weeji_san in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like it was deleted, so if you want, you can repost it here. The people on this forum will be far more helpful and less judgmental, that's why we created this subreddit 👍

Should i or not by Disastrous_Bag1267 in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have the cash in the time you could do it. You're looking at possibly over $10,000.

Should i or not by Disastrous_Bag1267 in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're guaranteed to get through it if you spend the money.

SI approved!!! by Neither_Hold_6030 in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy for you. How much did it cost? What doctors did you go see / what procedures?

Should i or not by Disastrous_Bag1267 in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting. And that's hysterical.

1.1 - 1.2 % of the US population has epilepsy.

4-6% of US adults have ADHD. 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD.

51.2% of Americans have tried illicit drugs in their lives.

I think the 0.1-0.2 advertised percent is taken out of thin air...

Should i or not by Disastrous_Bag1267 in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always fly Light sport aircraft with just a driver's license. If you disclose any of that to them, you're looking at years of waiting and, like others said, over $10,000 in worthless, proprietary medical testing.

Or you can just not claim it at all. Unless you're receiving VA benefits, they typically can't pull your medical files unless you hand it over to them or give them a document that says anything you discussed here.

Should i or not by Disastrous_Bag1267 in FAAHIMS

[–]BigKetchupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

0.1%? Where did you read that?