Jim
Yes, all good things come to an end; I’m just exploring all the possibilities
so that I’m not under my wife’s feet all day :-)
Chris
> On 30 Jan 2019, at 15:34, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I was 62 when I made my last flight. I then began showing symptoms of "Fever
> of Undetermined Origin" which, after some months, was shown to stem from
> Endocarditis, an infection of the mitral valve in my heart. The appropriate
> cure was replacement of the valve with a mechanical valve. Since access was
> through the aortic valve, I ended up with two St. Jude mechanical valves,
> which are still clicking after 25 years of service. However, when I inquired
> of the FAA about a new medical certificate, I was told that I could apply, if
> I wished, but they had never approved one for a pilot with two artificial
> valves. Because of that, and the fact that I would be on anticoagulant
> medication for the remainder of my life, I accepted the fact that my flying
> days were over.
>
> Life does go on. And I still enjoy visiting the airport and shooting photos.
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