Recent Content by AmarChana

Hi everyone, I was looking to do my skydiving license (AFF in the UK) recently but decided to look at the rules and regulations and was met with disappointment. I just wanted some clarification as to whether it is possible to do? The regulation forms state that “some forms of diabetes” aren’t...

@ScottyD @Hussamabubaker I have just got an email from my local AME at EGNM and good news! He states the following " It is possible and there are several Professional pilots about who have type 1 diabetes. The routine is quite strict and essentially you have to have no sequelae of the disease...

I think you make a very good point, however I feel like if you really are passionate about something, you shouldn't let Diabetes hold you back. I guess it also depends which route you take as to whether debt and stuff like that becomes a problem. For me, I'm currently pursuing a degree in...

Hey Scotty, it's kinda like a grey area as to whether those diagnosed before receiving a Class 1 can still obtain it, I'm going to email my local AME at Leeds Bradford airport and let you all know as soon as he replies!

Hey sorry for the late reply, I contacted the CAA multiple times through email and phone and they ended up telling me to ask my local Aeromedical Examiner, I'm in the process of doing that right now as have been a bit busy with A levels. I'll let you know what they say.

@csko I dunno if CTC would be able to help, I think I'll just wait for the CAA to get back to me via email

Ahh! Thank you for clearing things up @ScottyD it really has helped! It's really impressive to see that you're not held back by T1D when flying - very proud to see a fellow T1D fly in and out of such busy airports.

@ScottyD Thank you so much for the help! I have just checked the CAA website and attached is what they say about Diabetes. Where it says "with no hypoglycemic episodes", does that mean you cannot have a hypo in the 90 day testing period?

@AndBreathe Thank you! I've posted in the pprune forums :)

@Tipetoo Thank you! I'll be sure to have a look :D

Thank you so much for the help guys! I tried calling the CAA today and there wasn't a line for medical enquiries so I wrote them an email instead, I hope its good news (:

Thanks for the help guys! I'm about to call the CAA (:

Hello! I am turning 18 in the near future and have had T1D for nearly 4 years. I am looking to start flight training soon through the Private Pilots License and ultimately become a Commercial Pilot in the future. My question is, can I become a Commercial Pilot if I have T1D. I understand that...