#86 Mary McCarty: CFI shares her experience with FAA after gaining her special issuance medical.
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When our guest Mary suddenly lost two loved ones she opted to seek therapy to talk about her loss. She decided with her doctor to start taking Wellbutrin and grounded herself from flying. When Mary was ready to get back in the left seat she sought out her special issuance medical. Little did she know it would be an ACL surgery from highschool that would hold her up from doing so. After providing the required paperwork and doctors approval she received her 1st Class SI. Listen more to hear about Mary’s experience… If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ SPONSORS: www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co Code:pilotspandemic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotspandemic/support
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