Can I become a pilot with a history of 2 spontenious Pnemathorax (collapsed lungs) ?

[Christian_B]

they occurred when I was 15 and 16 and I am now 18 and have not experienced one since. I know you can be disqualified for the health certificate, however I heard it can be overlooked depending on severity. Can someone please inform me! I am very eager to have a clear understanding,
Cheers.

 

[JohnM]

It might be better to post this on the Ask the Pilot Thread or ask a Mod to move it.

 

[JessicaTam]

Paging @jb747 or @AviatorInsight to the white courtesy phone!

 

[Quickstatus]

You will need an assessment by the aviation medicine medicos.

But generally spontaneous pneumothorax is a disease of tall young men. The incidence dramatically falls away the older you get. A chest scan will reveal if there is further risk.

 

[AviatorInsight]

Thanks for the page @JessicaTam!

From the CASA website, it seems it may be possible to get a licence, there would be a lot of hoops to jump through with a designated aviation medical examiner and could even have restrictions on the licence. To find a designated doctor in your area it’s available on the CASA website.

Here’s a little reading for you in the meantime. Good luck!