I have sezures would this a problem with

[jpmartin1]

:confused: I take phenytoin sod ext to control them ,but one will sneek in evry now and then . Recently put in my sig Kougar.? :o .would a club still let me join .

[Sparky Paul]

You'd probably have to buddy-cord...

[kdwzagi]

i would check that you can get third party insurance as well

[Sparky Paul]

Realistically, as you know, flying is dangerous, I'd vote against letting you fly at all.
Even with a surety bond of $1M or more, engaging in a dangerous activity with a known problem such as seizures would place you and any club in a bad legal situation were something to occur.
The best course of action is to find some hobby less likely to create problems for others, due to your situation.

[e-sailpilot86]

If you can legally drive a car, you should be perfectly fine wih the hobby, but I would certainly have a buddy-box system set up everytime. :)
Everything that Sparky said is right, assuming you are severely impaired by the seizures. However, if you really do want to fly, you're best limiting yourself to something that is very safe, and very small. I'd say you're best bet is something like a Micro Handlaunch Glider made out of EPP. That way, if something does happen, the plane will come out undamaged (I can personally guarantee this, they're really tough planes), and in the event something happens, where it hits a car or a person, they wont even complain. Unless of course the plane is well aimed at an eye... :p that'll never happen to ya. Most only weigh about 4-6 ounces. Every time I go fly, someone is tossing a little plane around. Great afterwork fun too. Good luck! :)

One other thing, is if you really cannot fly, you don't have to fly, you can always build! There are some people out there who can't fly or wish to only let an experienced pilot fly their model. Building can be a lot of fun too. ;)

[jpmartin1]

If you can legally drive a car, you should be perfectly fine wih the hobby, but I would certainly have a buddy-box system set up everytime. :)
Everything that Sparky said is right, assuming you are severely impaired by the seizures. However, if you really do want to fly, you're best limiting yourself to something that is very safe, and very small. I'd say you're best bet is something like a Micro Handlaunch Glider made out of EPP. That way, if something does happen, the plane will come out undamaged (I can personally guarantee this, they're really tough planes), and in the event something happens, where it hits a car or a person, they wont even complain. Unless of course the plane is well aimed at an eye... :p that'll never happen to ya. Most only weigh about 4-6 ounces. Every time I go fly, someone is tossing a little plane around. Great afterwork fun too. Good luck! :)

One other thing, is if you really cannot fly, you don't have to fly, you can always build! There are some people out there who can't fly or wish to only let an experienced pilot fly their model. Building can be a lot of fun too. ;)
jpmartin1 I know my limataions and as of now I fly on a 442 acre farm. of the 20 od years that I BEEN FLYING I ONLY PUT ONE AIRCAFT IN;of coures it was my faveret sig kugar great fiying airplain. I had five of them of which 4 of them retired under onrable condition. I Did belong to a club but I left when the problem got whrose. I miss the frindship

[P-51 fan]

I Did belong to a club but I left when the problem got whrose. I miss the frindship

I'm not going to say wether you should fly or not, but keep in mind you can be a HUGE part of an R/C club even if you decide not to fly anymore.

And the buddy box idea is a great one, that's the route I'd go.

[N74463]

jpmartin1

As a physician, I second the buddy box idea if you want to rejoin the club. Epilepsy shouldn't be a barrier to either flying or enjoying the benefits of a club. It sounds like your problem is under good control (only one flying incident in 20 years) and even if it isn't, that's what the buddy box is for.

You may have to educate your fellow pilots a little, especially the ones who share the buddy box duties. Most people have no idea what epilepsy is about and are panicked by seizures ("Ohmigosh, he's having a seizure, quick, do something before he swallows his tongue!") Tell them what to look for and specifically what to do if you have a seizure. People are most frightened when they don't understand something and don't know what to do. But you probably already knew that.

Here's your chance to educate your fellow club members and fly safely. Good luck.

Joe

P.S. Just in case it's not obvious, for anyone else reading this, I was joking about swallowing his tongue. You can't swallow your tongue. Things to do when someone has a seizure:
Stay calm.
Protect the person from injury. Ease them to the ground or floor. Do not attempt to restrain them.
Turn the person on their side if you can. This will help keep their airway clear of saliva or vomit.
Do not try to put anything in the person's mouth to prevent tongue biting.

Have I rambled off? Sorry, it's hard to resist the temptation to sneak in a little teaching.

[cornbinder]

I agree with doc and not with the negitave thoughts of other miss informed
personalties! mike

[Rodney]

I also agree with the Doc, you would be welcome at our field at any time as long as you were on the buddy box.

[Peteohms]

Fly light weight parkfliers. Just have a friend nearby.

[e-sailpilot86]

You'd certainly be welcome at the fields I fly at too. :)

[jpmartin1]

jpmartin1

As a physician, I second the buddy box idea if you want to rejoin the club. Epilepsy shouldn't be a barrier to either flying or enjoying the benefits of a club. It sounds like your problem is under good control (only one flying incident in 20 years) and even if it isn't, that's what the buddy box is for.

You may have to do educate your fellow pilots a little, especially the ones who share the buddy box duties. Most people have no idea what epilepsy is about and are panicked by seizures ("Ohmigosh, he's having a seizure, quick, do something before he swallows his tongue!") Tell them what to look for and specifically what to do if you have a seizure. People are most frightened when they don't understand something and don't know what to do. But you probably already knew that.

Here's your chance to educate your fellow club members and fly safely. Good luck.

Joe

P.S. Just in case it's not obvious, for anyone else reading this, I was joking about swallowing his tongue. You can't swallow your tongue. Things to do when someone has a seizure:
Stay calm.
Protect the person from injury. Ease them to the ground or floor. Do not attempt to restrain them.
Turn the person on their side if you can. This will help keep their airway clear of saliva or vomit.
Do not try to put anything in the person's mouth to prevent tongue biting.

Have I rambled off? Sorry, it's hard to resist the temptation to sneak in a little teaching.jpmartin1 thanks for your input. it will help others to understand the propblem .I had a sezure once and cameto the conclustion that some one was givin me the himeleck manuver he thought I was choaking :eek: felt sorry for the poor guy my ribbs where on the sore side for a time to but all was well :? what is the ama,s point on this medical problem Idon,t whis to cause them any liablity problems that might make it more expensive for the rest of you who take part in this wounderful hobby. :(