Re: model airplanes and CMT

[Guest guest]

Hello Kay,

The only thing I had CMT problems with was limited range of motion in the ankles

which made it difficult to properly use the rudder pedals. Mostly due to the

heart problems, I gave up flying in 1990 after my last trip to Oshkosh. I wish

your son good luck in his endeavors.

EdM from NH

[Guest guest]

Hi again Kay,

I flew for 25 years, took flying lessons after I was diganosed with

CMT, before the FAA started giving me trouble on my medical exam about

my CMT. Even then, I passed a required check ride with the FAA

specialist. Your son will know when to stop, if he has trouble with

using his hands to turn knobs on radios etc. If he wants to fly for

the airlines, he might have trouble sooner, passing their

requirements. But there are lots of other types of commercial flying

you can do.

Jerry