You're correct. I'm still waiting on my medical, however, in terms of researching where to go for flight training, I've done that to ad infinitum and stand by my research efforts.

As far as my medical, I just completed what's known as a HIMS evaluation. Because of my CHRC, the FAA stated that I met the criteria for a personality disorder and was initially denied medical cert. They cited Sections 67.201, 67.301 & 67.401; para (a)(1) and (a)(4). Needless to say, I was devastated. I filed for a review by the NTSB and it was granted. I may not need to have that review by the NTSB because in my medical file, an independent forensic psychiatrist, along with the HIMS forensic psychiatrist and psychologist, have and are recommending "unrestricted" medical certification. I do have the option of being issued a special issuance certificate and will be submitting to the FAA in OKC all the aforementioned to have my eligibility re-determined.

This has been a long and arduous process. When I first mentioned my CHRC on APC, some said that I'd never get my medical certification. There were times when I felt like giving up because of all the fricking hoops I've had to jump through but, I stayed the course. As a matter of fact, on a website by Dr. Walter Forred, an AME and a contributor to http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/fl...Jetcareers.com, provides statistics showing that less than 1/10 of 1% of all medical apps are out and out denied. I believe my chances a very good and as far as my efforts in this process, my signature below says it all.

When I'm finally awarded my medical, that will not be a time to chide the nay sayers and proclaim that it's an "I told you so moment", no...I'm too for old that kind of behavior. I will though post it in the Hangar Talk section.....shouting from the mountain top.......I got it; I got it.




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