Originally Posted by CHADsterss (Post 1953543)

Thanks for the responses guys, just talked to the HIMS AME I had to visit... Looks like all they want is my personal statement now and they're going to close the case. Although for some reason the HIMS AME wants to do another physical even though the 1st class medical I have now is still valid. Do y'all think this is necessary? I just don't see why lol but I'll submit to his recommendation anyways and do what he says.

Originally Posted by atpwannabe (Post 1956078)

With all due respect to the original poster, given the adjectives that you used to describe your "dilemma", trust me...a HIMS AME would not recommend that you be medically certified and that you seek treatment. Remember, these guys are trained behavioral and speech analyst. They can see past "our" BS...as you stated. Oh, yes, and btw, I did say "our".

Don't get me wrong, I hope that you retain or regain your medical and enjoy a long career. By no means, do I wish you any bad luck, however....a little humility goes a long way. JMO.


atp

Originally Posted by krudawg (Post 1956172)

Maybe it's time to develop a taste for coke or pepsi. I gave up alcohol over 5 years ago, not because I had a problem with alcohol but my body stopped processing alcohol the way it had been doing but instead gave me horrible hangovers, sleep issues just to name a few. I decided to quit and see if I felt better. I sleep well now and wake up feeling like I can accomplish anything. Just my .02

Originally Posted by CHADsterss (Post 1956571)

Just to be clear, just because I got arrested for a DWI does not mean I have an alcohol dependency problem. Maybe you did at the time and your body had enough of it, you can't compare your problems to my current situation with the FAA as what you stated and my matter are two completely different situation. I have no health issues.

Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 1956773)

But the FAA doesn't know that, and will assume the worst until proven otherwise. And yes "guilty until proven innocent" is perfectly legal in regards to aviation medical certification...flying is legally a privilege, not a right and public safety comes before your personal needs/desires/wants in aviation.

Originally Posted by eaglefly (Post 1960265)

Interesting thread. According to my AME, it does not matter what the outcome of any alcohol related driving offense (charge) is. To the FAA they are all the same in that they exist and MUST be reported. He did tell me something important and that is if you SHOULD ever end up in the unfortunate position of being stopped and given sobriety tests, NEVER refuse the request for a blood alcohol test. The FAA considers this a very serious infraction and elevates the situation to a whole different level in their eyes and will make it MUCH harder to jump through certification hoops in the future.

Just FYI.

Originally Posted by CHADsterss (Post 1948734)

Hi all, I'm new here I just made an account last night after finding this website. I posted this in another thread but I just figured I'd go ahead and make a new thread about it

I have a question for y'all pertaining my alleged DWI that the FAA is trying to screw me over with.

When the DWI event happened on March 27 2014 I was a student pilot with a first class medical, November of 2014 I received my private pilot certificate, December private multi, January 2015 instrument rating all while I dealt with all the BS legal process of the dwi case. In February 2015 my DWI case was dismissed and in April 2015 I had all my records expunged (meaning there is no court documents, police report with BAC). March 2015 I received commercial multi and may 9th 2015 commercial single engine. On May 5th 2015 I applied to get another 1st class medical and reported that I was arrested (not convicted) for a DWI and explained that it was later dismissed and expunged. At that time my AME said it was no big deal and the FAA will probably just ask me for some information regarding that. On June 22nd I believe it was I received a letter from the FAA medical branch with them asking me to send all court documents, arrest record, and police report etc.. So I responded to their letting with a letter explaining my situation as to what happened and that it was dismissed and expunged and I also sent all the documentation that I have available to me that I collected over time throughout the legal process which included: court ordered pretrial supervision, the arrest ticket, driver license suspension, court dismissal document, and the expunction agreement. Now on august 10th I finally hear back from them via letter and it's claiming that I submitted insufficient information regarding the case and I have 60 days to go visit a HIMS AME, make a addendum to my written statement that I had already provided stating past/current/future alcohol usage and BAC at the time of arrest(which I have no clue what it was and I have no way of finding out). Lastly they're requesting a copy of my driving record for the past 10years.

The reason I'm posting this is because I'm really confused. First off, how is the information I submitted insufficient when all the paperwork I have is all that is available due to the expunction? Secondly, I had a consultation with a HIMS AME yesterday and he's claiming the FAA will probably want me to submit to a total of 14 random alcohol tests throughout a period of 14 months or so. Why? I'm not an alcoholic, I do not have a drinking problem, sure I have a few beers occasionally but still, I was NEVER convicted of any dwi. Why am I having to pay more money after that at least $10,000 I spent to have the damn thing dismissed? Total BS if you ask me. Sure, I made one mistake and now I'm labeled as an alcoholic... Why is the FAA going out of their way to pursue this "DWI" that I was never even convicted of and that technically doesn't even exist! Anyone have any advice?

Thanks - Chad.