Can you be ADHD as a pilot?
Can you be ADHD as a pilot? Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
Can I take ADHD medication on a plane?
It's best for any type of travel to keep the medication in the original pharmacy bottles with the pharmacy label on them. Since many medications used to treat ADHD are controlled medications, some travelers feel better if they carry a letter from their child's doctor indicating why the medication is prescribed.
Do you have to have a high IQ to be a pilot?
There is no IQ test to be a pilot. Anyone can be an airline pilot as long as they: receive the required training.
Can I be a pilot if I take Ritalin?
Some of the commonly-prescribed medications that individuals take for ADHD are Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, Strattera, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine. All these medications are disqualifying for medical certification purposes!