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PHD1993 - 12 Aug 2005 03:03 GMT

In April 2000 PSA of 0.5 and "bump" on prostate. Had positive biopsy
followed by RRP May 2000. PSA < 0.1 until June 2002 when PSA was 0.12
followed by PSA of 0.24 in Aug 2002. Lupron followed by Orchiectomy in Dec
2002 - PSA < 0.1 since that point in time.

Currently taking flying lessons and had a FAA category III medical exam in
April 2005. After 12 weeks the medical form is still at the FAA offices in
Oklahoma City "under medical review".

Has anyone in this support group had any experience with FAA and obtaining a
Category III medical certificate - for private pilot license. [Wife wanted
to learn how to fly so we both took ground school, flying lessons, and have
purchased an airplane. The airplane happens to be 13 years older than my
flight instructor.... young 20 year old kid.]

Information appreciated.

If biochemical failure after RRP is a "killer issue" that automatically
results in denial of FAA medical certificate I would appreciate knowing.

Thanks,

Sam Hutcheson
Lake Quivira, KS.

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Alan Meyer - 12 Aug 2005 20:18 GMT

> If biochemical failure after RRP is a "killer issue" that automatically results in
> denial of FAA medical certificate I would appreciate knowing.

Sam,

I have no information about this. You might contact the Aircraft Owners
and Pilots Association (AOPA) to see if they can advise you.

On the face of it, it seems wrong for this to disqualify you since there
is no reason why it would ever cause you an emergency in flight.

If worst comes to worst, consider soaring (flying gliders) as an
alternative. Soaring is to powered flight as sailing is to powered
boating. It's quiet. It gives you a more intimate contact with and
understanding of the air and the plane. It requires and rewards
skill. And it's much cheaper.

Soaring does not require a medical certificate. You self certify that
you are not aware of any condition that would cause you to be
a danger to yourself or others in the air.

See this page at the Soaring Society of America for info on
where you might be able to do it. There are both commercial
operations and cooperative clubs.

http://www.ssa.org/sport/wheretofly.asp

Blue skies!

Alan

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Steve Kramer - 12 Aug 2005 22:28 GMT

Sam,

Welcome to the NG.

If you don't find the answer to your query, send me private email. I have
some local FAA contacts that might know.

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PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05
PSA .07 .05 .06 .05
non Illegitimi carborundum

> In April 2000 PSA of 0.5 and "bump" on prostate. Had positive biopsy
> followed by RRP May 2000. PSA < 0.1 until June 2002 when PSA was 0.12
[quoted text clipped - 20 lines]
> Sam Hutcheson
> Lake Quivira, KS.

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