Keep it straightforward: no drug test in the 3rd class medical exam. Still, be cautious with CBD and always truthfully complete the FAA medical form due to federal laws.

Degrees and certifications are often treated separately because they serve different purposes. Certifications and ratings demonstrate that a pilot meets the required training and operational standards, while degrees are academic qualifications that some employers may prefer but are not always required. In most helicopter jobs, ratings, experience, and flight hours tend to carry more weight than a degree alone.

Hi all. I have recently retired and have now started into completing a work of fiction I started before my kids were born (please don't ask their ages - it is embarrassing). I want to use a fictional stealth helicopter, based on the AH-1z Viper, but tricked out with ultra-sneaky kit designed for a very specific searching task. This is not a major part of the story to be honest, but it does provide a crucial link in the narrative and I am very keen to keep all of the storytelling as grounded as possible. I would be very appreciative of any assistance offered. I am more than happy to provide the context, if anyone is interested.

We ran into this exact issue on a telecom project. Sentrycs was one of the few systems that made sense for us because the approach felt a lot more controlled and not based on blasting RF everywhere, which was a big concern in that environment.

What are telecom operators using today against drones without risking interference to nearby networks?

I'm seeking collaboration with a Canada based helicopter design engineer who can assist me to do grant funding for national and international design patent registration for a new type of simple helicopter design which can be applied as toys, medium size drones and large industrial aircraft. Interested person should be well funded, experienced and ready to sign up to a non disclosure Agreement before confidential disclosure is made via secure email address. If accented for further development both parties would sign a no objections certificate and collaborative Agreement. DM me if you are genuinely interested in the proposed project

I know I'm a bit late to this topic but I was wondering if any of you remember Tony Aldridge. I went to flight school in Texas with him and he was a good friend. He lived with us at that time. Him and his wife Jenny were at my wedding.recently I have learnt that he was killed in a Hughes 500 flying from a Tuna boat in the Pacific. I wonder if any of you knew Tony. Mike Cartwright.

Hello all I wanted to put some feelers out on the two Boston area schools I have looked at: Boston Helicopters in North Andover and Blue Hill Helicopters in Norwood. I have been leaning towards Blue Hill, I did a discovery at both places and preferred the vibe at Blue Hill, but I was curious if anyone here could share their experiences at either place. Thank you

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I am curious if anyone has any thoughts on trying to get back into an AG seat after being away from flying for many years. I am no longer current and have allowed my Journey Pilot Cert to expire. I am curious what the chances are that an AG operator would be willing to bring someone like me on board and work with me in getting signed off. I understand the hoops I will need to jump through, including re-testing with the CA DPR to gain my license again, but is it even feasible for someone in their mid 40's? Or will I be laughed out the door by anyone I approach?