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Ancapistaniyesterday at 6:49 PM3 repliesview on HN

A big part of that is the regulatory environment. For example - I have the interest and means to get my PPL. I'd love to do so, but the FAA considers ADHD to be a disqualifying medical condition.


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mothballedyesterday at 11:22 PM

Ultralight and sport (no medical clearance) can still land on airfields, no?

bombcaryesterday at 8:02 PM

https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certificati... implies there may be a path (depending on what "special issuance" means).

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mrhottakesyesterday at 8:43 PM

The cost is a much bigger factor for most