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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why does this restriction exist for flying? It's absurd to think that someone who would do better on attention meds might need to try not to take them to qualify for this, when attention is absolutely what will be needed. It seems like a case-by-case qualifying situation would be far better.[/quote]

are you actually asking this? because we need people who fly airplanes to be able to have HIGHER than average exec function and focus. not lower. [/quote]

And (medicated) they may be able to achieve it.  If they can’t take the med, they couldn’t fly that day.  But it seems odd to care how they are able to focus and fly safely as long as they CAN do it.  [/quote]

stimulant medications do not cure ADHD much less impart the ABOVE average executive functioning needed to be a safe pilot.

that’s what gets me about this:[b] either your kid is disabled or not. it seems like many parents want to pick and choose based on the benefits[/b]. [/quote]

No. This is ablest crap. People can both need accommodations and still be able to do things. (I don't have military experience so I'm opting out of that discussion, but to say one is picking and choosing when the kid is disabled is just nonsense)[/quote]

The military has no tolerance for accommodations, though. You don't need easily distracted individuals handling weapons and with other peoples loves on the line.[/quote]

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