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Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 966 Location: Norway
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 1:27 am Post subject: (OFF-TOPIC) License WAS: rudder trim tab |
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Quote: | From: JC Propeller Design [propellerdesign(at)tele2.se]
Have you got your license back?
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Negative, Jan. Well ... I didn't lose it either. After my cardiac arrest of July, I lost my driving license for one year and after notifying the Norwegian Aviation Authorities, I grounded myself for one year.
Since I am over 50 years old and, according to the Norwegian Ultralight rule, I need a medical certificate each year. My cardiac incident happened only three weeks after that medical check.
I decided then to talk to my doctor who said that if I regain my driving license next year, she would have no objection to let me fly again. The problem is: I checked the Norwegian law and there is no difference for PPL or ultralight: Heart attack = no license.
The think is: we all know that some pilots still fly after a cardiac problem. The thing to do is: to find "doctor Nice." But I refuse to do that. My GP knows me for years and I will work to make her understand that if I can drive a car, I am certainly not more a danger for society if I fly my Kitfox.
I have now an appointment for the cardiologist the 10th of June, then an appointment with my GP for the 18th of June. That day, at about 09:00, I will know if I can open a bottle of Champagne!
Cheers,
Michel Verheughe
Norway
Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
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Lynn Matteson
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 2778 Location: Grass Lake, Michigan
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 2:19 am Post subject: (OFF-TOPIC) License WAS: rudder trim tab |
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I'll buy a bottle a few days before the 18th of June....let me know
if I should open it. : ) (I probably will anyway, but it would
be good to have a GOOD reason)
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 656.1 hrs
Sensenich 62x46 Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Status: flying
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On May 20, 2009, at 5:25 AM, Michel Verheughe wrote:
Quote: | > From: JC Propeller Design [propellerdesign(at)tele2.se]
> Have you got your license back?
Negative, Jan. Well ... I didn't lose it either. After my cardiac
arrest of July, I lost my driving license for one year and after
notifying the Norwegian Aviation Authorities, I grounded myself for
one year.
Since I am over 50 years old and, according to the Norwegian
Ultralight rule, I need a medical certificate each year. My cardiac
incident happened only three weeks after that medical check.
I decided then to talk to my doctor who said that if I regain my
driving license next year, she would have no objection to let me
fly again. The problem is: I checked the Norwegian law and there is
no difference for PPL or ultralight: Heart attack = no license.
The think is: we all know that some pilots still fly after a
cardiac problem. The thing to do is: to find "doctor Nice." But I
refuse to do that. My GP knows me for years and I will work to make
her understand that if I can drive a car, I am certainly not more a
danger for society if I fly my Kitfox.
I have now an appointment for the cardiologist the 10th of June,
then an appointment with my GP for the 18th of June. That day, at
about 09:00, I will know if I can open a bottle of Champagne!
Cheers,
Michel Verheughe
Norway
Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
Do not archive
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Float Flyr

Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 2704 Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject: (OFF-TOPIC) License WAS: rudder trim tab |
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I know one commercial helicopter pilot who flew for years after bypass
surgery.
Noel
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Float Flyr

Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 2704 Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 1:17 pm Post subject: (OFF-TOPIC) License WAS: rudder trim tab |
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Lynn:
The only reason I need to open a bottle of Champaign is the same as to fly
the plane.... it's there!
Noel
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Lynn Matteson
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 2778 Location: Grass Lake, Michigan
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject: (OFF-TOPIC) License WAS: rudder trim tab |
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And both excellent reasons, Noel.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 656.1 hrs
Sensenich 62x46 Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Status: flying
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On May 20, 2009, at 7:44 PM, Noel wrote:
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Lynn:
The only reason I need to open a bottle of Champaign is the same as
to fly
the plane.... it's there!
Noel
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