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Pilots hide mental health problems so they don't lose their licenses (www.washingtonpost.com)
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[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Duh. Did you know adhd is an automatic disqualifier of a pilots license? Bam! That's why I don't go in. I'd rather manage it than lose my license.

[–] UndefinedIsNotAFunction@programming.dev 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Well there go that random "this could be fun" idea.

[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Yes, you can still go for demo flights and with a CFI but can't be the pilot in command.

For fun, you can check any medication at the Medication Database to see if you can fly while on it.

Also! MAJOR UPDATE: You may be able to fly under certain circumstances. August 2023, the FAA updates the terms for ADHD: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/september/06/faa-eases-burden-for-many-pilots-with-adhd-history