Originally Posted by
rickair7777
What's the restriction on the medical?
The good news is that the trend is for many majors to simply accept a valid FAA medical, although a SI might be problematic at some. Most or all US airlines at this point will, worst case, give you an in-house medical to verify that you meet the FAA 1C standards. So things are trending in your favor.
But it probably depends on what the condition is and how stable it is.
Generally I would only recommend RW flying for someone who is absolutely passionate about doing it. To costly and difficult to break into.
There isn't really a restriction, besides the fact that it expires earlier than an unrestricted medical (after 6 months).
I have two medical conditions, one of them is a chronic condition, the other one I may be able to get the diagnosis removed for. I have had the chronic condition for six years, and as long as I take the medication, I am able to live a normal lifestyle.