PPL Medical test question

topic posted Mon, September 24, 2007 - 5:56 AM by  Rafael0 Suri...
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hi,
i'm curious as to what the the typical medical exam is checking and in particular if they drug test. i'm thinking of getting my private pilot license and i like to smoke grass now and then. thanks :)
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Rafael0 Suriya^^ Aisner
Thailand
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  • Re: PPL Medical test question

    Wed, September 26, 2007 - 11:20 AM
    There is no drug test as part of an aviation medical certificate. Just a pee test that can see if you may be diabetic.


    • Re: PPL Medical test question

      Fri, October 5, 2007 - 10:21 PM
      I wouldn't smoke before the test. If it comes out then you'll be forever prohibited from holding a ticket.
      • Re: PPL Medical test question

        Sat, October 6, 2007 - 12:13 AM
        hence the question.
        do they drug test?

        it will only 'come out' if it's tested. that means no smoke for a month ( which is easy) but i do need to plan it so to speak
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          Re: PPL Medical test question

          Mon, October 8, 2007 - 6:59 PM
          Then plan for it. When it doesn't happen you'll be that far ahead, if they do, then you're not screwed. Just remember that you are talking about a sanction against your cert that could follow you forever (esp with the DHS regs) so id it worth taking the chance?
          We had a HUGE discussion last year on the AOPA forums about just that. They won't test... unless they do.

          Forewarned is forearmed...

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