Who has a pilot's licence??

I've had a NINE Week enforced grounding due to a medical condition... with a 3 month "Against Medical Advice to drive'' any car or Heavy Vehicle... which has been a pain in the 'Sit-Upon', risking the bus-driving job as well as my sanity...

Not even allowed to drive to the corner shoppe, lest I have a Bad Reaction and will therefore have NO insurance, vehicle or 3rd party.
Most annoying aspect ? - NO proof given to me, apart from 'anecdotal' that Terrible Things Will Happen if I get behind the wheel.

But there is light at the end, my "Six"-Week follow-up will be next week, EIGHT weeks after the procedure. Obviously, they're not overly worried about me.
So I'm going Flying tomorrow to make up for the House Arrest... Taking a passenger as well...

Naturally, when I see the Surgeon next week, I may "forget" to mention that said PAX is my Chief Flying Instructor.:p

What problem ? - He only mentioned 'Driving' a bus or car, nothing about an aeroplane... - if he gives me an edited version of the FACTS, why should I not reciprocate ??? :eek::eek::eek:

Grumpy James in Gosnells

dont quote me, but i think if you're found put, you might be facing jail time.

and if something does happen, you would be up on manslaughter charges.

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Originally Posted by superquag

I've had a NINE Week enforced grounding due to a medical condition... with a 3 month "Against Medical Advice to drive'' any car or Heavy Vehicle... which has been a pain in the 'Sit-Upon', risking the bus-driving job as well as my sanity...

Not even allowed to drive to the corner shoppe, lest I have a Bad Reaction and will therefore have NO insurance, vehicle or 3rd party.
Most annoying aspect ? - NO proof given to me, apart from 'anecdotal' that Terrible Things Will Happen if I get behind the wheel.

But there is light at the end, my "Six"-Week follow-up will be next week, EIGHT weeks after the procedure. Obviously, they're not overly worried about me.
So I'm going Flying tomorrow to make up for the House Arrest... Taking a passenger as well...

Naturally, when I see the Surgeon next week, I may "forget" to mention that said PAX is my Chief Flying Instructor.:p

What problem ? - He only mentioned 'Driving' a bus or car, nothing about an aeroplane... - if he gives me an edited version of the FACTS, why should I not reciprocate ??? :eek::eek::eek:

Grumpy James in Gosnells

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The golden rule in any such situation is "Do not tell your DAME anything". As soon as the CASA medical branch get hold of any information like that they will bleed you dry of finance having this test and that test conducted while your income is stifled.!

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Originally Posted by HUE166

The golden rule in any such situation is "Do not tell your DAME anything". As soon as the CASA medical branch get hold of any information like that they will bleed you dry of finance having this test and that test conducted while your income is stifled.!

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and that is how they make there income

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Originally Posted by 85 county

and that is how they make there income

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That's unfortunately very true.

With the Flying Instructor as 'Pilot In Command.' I don't see what the problem could be... The purpose was 'Therapy' - and checking for 'interesting' reactions to altitude changes, something that being chauffered up/down our "hills" in Perth can't duplicate.:angel:


Flight went well, no barotrauma or other concerns... My confidence acceptable, and a bit rusty. Worse than I'd have liked, not as bad as I'd feared. ;)

- F.I. looked relaxed to the point of boredom, though he did comment about a few things...:o

Being up in the air again was ... Priceless. !

Oh ok, treated SWMBO to a Pub-Lunch on the way home. Good Value again!

Not likely to go up again till Blessed by the High Priests in a few weeks time, putting the savings towards a better headset.

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Originally Posted by 85 county

and that is how they make there income

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Seems a common trait... Dept of Transport (road) has a similar 'fiefdom' and no more logical.
When my Type 2 Diabetes was not "perfectly" controlled... ie, running HIGH figures, they were concerned that I'd become incapacitated ... by experiencing a sudden LOW event...

Had to get a covering letter from an Endocrinologist stating that (a) I was fit to drive anything despite previously showing 'higher' than their benchmarks..and (b) that my current 'normal' figure was indeed genuine, and not the result of a 'high' miraculously plummeting to Normal... or beyond.

Ever tried to see a Specialist as a new patient at less than 30 days notice ? :eek:

I think that was the time that I started distrusting Powers That Be...:angel:

Do not trust CASA ever. I have lost my medical because the DAME is in the same clinic as my family doctor. I have not flown solo for a number of years now but do the odd bit of dual at work.
When I issue a maintenance release I have to do a circuit or two with the pilot :wasntme:
I would like to go recreational but have been over ruled by higher authority.
Due current rules GA is being legislated out of existence as empty skies are safe skies.
In 50 years in aviation I have seen the best and now the worst. I have been fortunate that I have done things, seen places around the world that would be impossible today.

Pardon my curiosity.... but are you medically OK to drive a car? then - and it's my understanding - RA-Aus accepts the same conditions for your Pilot Certificate. eg, 'Wear correcting glasses' etc.

Foxbat Australia (RA-Aus site is down at the moment...)

But , we aren't allowed in Controlled Airspace, so that wouldn't suit your work...:(

Is it worth getting a second opinion, - from a more distant DAME ? :wasntme:

I am certainly OK to drive. It was a case of short term vertigo and I am sure I could redo the medical and pass.
I have looked at RAA but my wife now would prefer I remain grounded:(
Having 50 years in aviation and a lifetime around it (I grew up on an airport and Dad was a pilot and then ATC) I am happy where I am re piloting, but still very active in maintenance.
Back in my early airline days I have been on pilot training flights where engines were shut down and restarted, various manoeuvres were carried out including full stalls in aircraft such as Vickers Viscount, F27, L188 Electra, and DC3/4/6. For a young apprentice they were interesting times.
I am still in aviation as it has shaped my life and could not imagine otherwise.