ADHD, Pilots, Medication and the FAA
ByQuite some time ago, I wrote an article on this blog about ADHD, pilots and ADHD medication. This is a tricky issue -because we all want pilots to be safe in the air, and I believe that people with ADHD can be outstanding pilots and should be allowed to take their medication and still fly! (Better than them not taking their medication or not pursuing the diagnosis to try to keep their pilot’s license!).
Just recently, a doctor emailed me, and let me know that he had created a whole web site about this issue.
It’s a great site and I recommend it.
Check it out -and please pass it along to anyone you know who has ADD and wants to fly.
Here it is: www.ADHDPilots.org/
Dr. Kenny
Technorati Tags: ADHD Medication, Pilots, Adult ADD
Pilots, Medication and the FAA…
This is a tricky issue -because we all want pilots to be safe in the air, and I believe that people with ADHD can be outstanding pilots and should be allowed to take their medication and still fly! (Better than them not taking their medication or not p…
Pilots, Medication and the FAA…
This is a tricky issue -because we all want pilots to be safe in the air, and I believe that people with ADHD can be outstanding pilots and should be allowed to take their medication and still fly! (Better than them not taking their medication or not p…
Pilots, Medication and the FAA…
This is a tricky issue -because we all want pilots to be safe in the air, and I believe that people with ADHD can be outstanding pilots and should be allowed to take their medication and still fly! (Better than them not taking their medication or not p…
I agree completely with the point you’re making. What does ADHD have to do with piloting? Even the treatment does not contain something which could be potentially dangerous to the aircraft and/or the life of the pilot or passengers. I know a lot of pilots who avoid diagnosis and treatment for the fear of having their licenses revoked. They would be better off receiving treatment whilst continuing to fly. Some of these rules are really ridiculous!
Abbs