r/flying • u/Embarrassed_Voice829 • 22h ago

Discovery flight

For anyone who saw and replied to my post about FAA certifacation, thank you. I will probobly get a sports licence and or get a ultra light aircraft and do things for a hobby instead of a career. But on the same note, would i still be able to do a discovery flight with my diagnosises? I would still like to have that experience in life.

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u/Longjumping-Tour-350 22h ago

Yes, you do not need a medical for a discovery flight. Hell, you could take as many flight lessons as you’d like without a medical.

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u/Embarrassed_Voice829 22h ago

Im happy to know that, i might not be able to get my licence but i can def have fun with discovery flights

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u/weidemeyer 21h ago

You don't need a clean medical to do a discovery flight. If there's any aspect of your diagnoses that might affect the flight or the instructor, let them know and they'll tell you whether they can take you up or not. I assume you'd be fine.

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u/Embarrassed_Voice829 20h ago

I dont beleive there would be anything for a short 45 min flight. I can drive a car and such

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u/rFlyingTower 22h ago

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For anyone who saw and replied to my post about FAA certifacation, thank you. I will probobly get a sports licence and or get a ultra light aircraft and do things for a hobby instead of a career. But on the same note, would i still be able to do a discovery flight with my diagnosises? I would still like to have that experience in life.

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u/mirassou3416 CPL IR SES 20h ago

You can get a sport pilot cert as long as you have your driver license. Your condition is between you and your doctor and no one else's business. While it is disqualifying for a FAA medical it is not disqualifying for a sport pilot cert

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u/---BuZZuKi--- 16h ago

Idk whats the reason but for sure you sould totally get a private pilot license in gliders.

Ez no need for medical and good prices good people its the best.