Learning to fly has changed my life for the better and has made me realize I don’t need medication to live
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As the title says learning to fly an airplane and glider has been one of the best things to happen to me. A year ago in April I decided to join a local flying club to get my private pilot license and was skeptical at first since I wasn’t sure if I could do but a year later I’ve realized that it’s something that I’m passionate about and now I’ve decided to pursue a career in it. The only thing that sucks is the rigorous and expensive process to get a second class medical. But that didn’t stop me i then stopped flying normal ga aircraft and switched over to gliders since they didn’t require a medical and figured it was a way for me to stay involved with aviation. I’ve also decided to pursue a light sport rating to continue flying powered aircraft. The more I fly whether it’s on the ground in a simulator or up in the air I can feel myself becoming my focused and confident. I’ve never felt confident like this in my life before and I’m happy I finally found something I’m truly passionate about. As for a career in flying I’ve decided to go into medical flying and flying fixed wing aircraft such as the pilatus pc 12 or Beechcraft king air 200 twin engine for flight for life Colorado because I don’t see myself as an airline pilot and would rather wear a nomex flight suit and save lives than fly passengers also I don’t see myself flying large aircraft either. But honestly I think anyone with adhd should try flying like me it might just change your life.
JustAnotherDude1990@reddit
Yo delete this before the FAA finds out about your ADHD.
ChocolateFantastic@reddit (OP)
I already told my ame about it
Torvaldicus_Unknown@reddit
Flying definitely gives you a different perspective. You’re doing something an infinitesimally small amount of humans have ever done, when counting the entire species’ history. I used to take it for granted, since I grew up in an aviation family, maybe I still do sometimes, but I couldn’t do anything else and feel as good about it.
You’re on the knife edge of reality itself, in a way, when you’re flying. Just stay safe, above everything, and enjoy.
rFlyingTower@reddit
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As the title says learning to fly an airplane and glider has been one of the best things to happen to me. A year ago in April I decided to join a local flying club to get my private pilot license and was skeptical at first since I wasn’t sure if I could do but a year later I’ve realized that it’s something that I’m passionate about and now I’ve decided to pursue a career in it. The only thing that sucks is the rigorous and expensive process to get a second class medical. But that didn’t stop me i then stopped flying normal ga aircraft and switched over to gliders since they didn’t require a medical and figured it was a way for me to stay involved with aviation. I’ve also decided to pursue a light sport rating to continue flying powered aircraft. The more I fly whether it’s on the ground in a simulator or up in the air I can feel myself becoming my focused and confident. I’ve never felt confident like this in my life before and I’m happy I finally found something I’m truly passionate about. As for a career in flying I’ve decided to go into medical flying and flying fixed wing aircraft such as the pilatus pc 12 or Beechcraft king air 200 twin engine for flight for life Colorado because I don’t see myself as an airline pilot and would rather wear a nomex flight suit and save lives than fly passengers also I don’t see myself flying large aircraft either. But honestly I think anyone with adhd should try flying like me it might just change your life.
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