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Old 10-03-2009, 10:27 PM
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Would a kidney donation be disqualifying?
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Old 10-04-2009, 08:29 AM
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I doubt it would be a problem, but better get a written opinion from OKC aeromedical.
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I flew with a pilot who had both kidneys removed and received a new one via transplant, and he's still flying. Based on that, I would say you can.

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