Originally Posted by
GrUpGrDn
"When you go to get your medical, you will have to disclose the DUI, and I believe any felony items on the form. You will take a Urine Test, but I honestly don't know what they check for with that."
EWFFlyer: the test that is performed on the urine sample is for protein spillover. Meaning sugar.
I'm 99% sure the UA is during a medical is for diabeetus. Hiring companies are usually the ones to worry about the other part of UA.
I did at one point have a student pilot training for his private who had 2 felony drug convictions. Long story short, he didn't get it. They would never issue a medical because of all of this and it took place about 8 years prior to training. This was after I told him of his chances but he insisted on flying still just in case, after about 5k for his training and 2k in expenses brought on from trying to convince the FAA that he was a better person, which he definitely was. But a huge problem with the FAA and many other "agencies" is that they do not care one bit where you are but where you have been will break deals.
Not to make it sound harder for you, but be aware that there is a possibility of wasting a good chunk of money if you aren't issued a medical. Best of luck!