Originally Posted by
B727DRVR
Hey AirBear,
Yeah, we were super lucky to get TH as he was one of the first pilots that I recruited when I was grounded from flying. Funny thing, his Wife and Dr. Hudson were instrumental in me getting my medical back after my concussion. If you can get your Medical back, we could use you, LOL! Our CP is a retired Netjets pilot, who left and then decided to return to flying again. If you need an AME who will fight for you, Dr. Hudson is the one. Not to be too personal, but could you get your Medical back? If not, FSI, CAE and others are backed up for months due to lack on Instructors. Also, I feel where you are coming from regarding the furloughs.. It’s not totally unusual for someone from my era, but I have been through 5 furloughs, LOL, and my great 121 gig ended in 2008.
Take care AirBear!
Thanks. I didn't have to go out on medical. I'm a Type 2 diabetic and my glucose levels were getting into the very unhealthy range, but still below the FAA limit. In 2017 I had a long talk with my Endocrinologist about the long term damage I was doing and that's what made me go on stronger meds the FAA wouldn't allow. To get my medical back I'd have to drop some of the stronger stuff I'm on and that would run my numbers back up again. And it would take about a year for all the tests and paperwork.
Currently I walk 6 miles everyday and my glucose levels went below the diabetic threshold last August. That's the first time since 2005 I've been below the threshold but it's taking 5 medications and the walking to do that.
Also, the LOM policy pays me more than I would make as a F/O and I still have 3 more years before it runs out at age 68.5. I do miss the fractional flying but it doesn't make sense health wise or money wise to go back.