So this seems to be a fairly common question and from what iv heard a case by case approach is taken to cerebral palsy afflicted peoples. I wondered if anyone could share there wisdom of how successful my situation would be if i provided a bit of detail..
I have it very mild in the right of my body, almost insignificant in all but my right arm and hand of which is also only mildly affected. Dexterity and strength suffer but not majorly. I can push buttons ect, not isolate individual fingers for the task 100% of the time but can with all fingers, turn knobs push buttons pull leavers ect ect.. seems from my reckoning that id be able to operate a cockpit but wanted to touch base here.
I have no epileptic history of any kind, or spasm attacks, the CP is stable in other words. Im fit and healthy. All other physiological aspects are fine, bar short sightedness which i treat with corrective lenses.
What would be the initial thoughts from this forum on likelihood of getting a 1st class medical and a step to being hired...?
Im passionate about flying so if it comes down to a 1% chance and jumping every hoop out there id have to say id still go for it..
Interestinlgy i found this post... http://forums.jetcareers.com/ask-flight-surgeon/17311-first-class-medical-cerebral-palsy.html . This user describes his CP very similar to mine except I would consider myself not as badly affected as I dont have a limp.
Cheers
Nick
I have it very mild in the right of my body, almost insignificant in all but my right arm and hand of which is also only mildly affected. Dexterity and strength suffer but not majorly. I can push buttons ect, not isolate individual fingers for the task 100% of the time but can with all fingers, turn knobs push buttons pull leavers ect ect.. seems from my reckoning that id be able to operate a cockpit but wanted to touch base here.
I have no epileptic history of any kind, or spasm attacks, the CP is stable in other words. Im fit and healthy. All other physiological aspects are fine, bar short sightedness which i treat with corrective lenses.
What would be the initial thoughts from this forum on likelihood of getting a 1st class medical and a step to being hired...?
Im passionate about flying so if it comes down to a 1% chance and jumping every hoop out there id have to say id still go for it..
Interestinlgy i found this post... http://forums.jetcareers.com/ask-flight-surgeon/17311-first-class-medical-cerebral-palsy.html . This user describes his CP very similar to mine except I would consider myself not as badly affected as I dont have a limp.
Cheers
Nick