Erbs Palsy help

[jai6638]

Hello. I am currently training for my private pilot license and hope to solo by my 16th birthday on December second.

I have Erb's Palsy. It is essentially, Erbs palsy just limits the range of mobility in my right arm ( can raise my arm 90 degrees to the front and 50 degrees to side ) so when I cant stretch my arm beyond the above range, I use my left arm to compensate...

I needed to get my medical done to satisfy FAA's requirements for solo'ing and when I went to the medical examiner, she told me that the FAA representative would contact me regarding the course of action. The guy at the FAA sent me a letter requesting me to send him my medical history/records, range of motion in the right arm ,etc ...

I have 30 hours of flying under my belt and my instructor thinks that I am capable of getting my license....

My question is, what do you think are my chances for getting a favourable reply/analysis?

thanks

[Loose rivets]

I can't comment on specifics, but I have seen programs about folk with severe disabilities flying in the US.

Work hard at keeping strong within your range of movement.

Good luck.

[Flyin'Dutch']

If I remember correctly there is currently a female one armed FAA ATPL flying some big bus so think you stand a good chance.

Speak to the FAA and they will give guidance on how to go about it (you will likely have to do the flight test with an FAA examiner)

[Farrell]

There was a recent article in AOPA PILOT magazine that mentioned it.

[jai6638]

thanks for ur replies guys :D appreciate it..


Do you remember what issue of the aopa pilot magazine was`it mentioned in?

The latest issue talks about getting your medical done,etc and lists the sickness and conditions but it does not contain Erbs palsy...