What's The Likelihood of Getting My Cat 4?

Beefsquatch · Post by **Beefsquatch** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:26 pm

I've finally decided to stop putting it off and to go out and get my PPL. However; I am bipolar (bipolar II to be exact) but have been on the same meds for years with no side effects. Is TC going to flat out say no? Would getting my GP to write a note help?

172_Captain · Post by **172_Captain** » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:43 pm

While I’d encourage you to take a CAME, unfortunately it’s going to be extraordinarily likely you will be disqualified from holding a medical. A friend of mine was going down the path of becoming a commercial pilot (PPL, Multi, IFR down), and when he got diagnosed (bipolar 2), it was a show stopper.

photofly · Post by **photofly** » Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:33 pm

You should read the Handbook for Civial Aviation Medical Examiners:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/public ... atry-ssris

And then book an appointment with a CAME. Nobody here can tell you anything.

photofly · Post by **photofly** » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:19 pm

Also, the first line of your post and the thread title are incongruent: a PPL requires a category 3 medical certificate.

What's The Likelihood of Getting My Cat 4?

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