Cumulus wrote:
@Scientist: Hmm, I think it might be a disadvantage because I'm not sure if AS makes you unable to get a medical, which you need for all pilots licences. I have one, of course, but you have to renew it regularly. So I'm afraid of not getting that medical and not being allowed to fly anymore. Maybe it's just a causeless fear, but as being unable to fly gliders is the worst thing I can think of for me, I'm rather careful with it.
Shouldn't be afraid.
Gary Numan is Aspergers Syndrome, and he is a flight instructor
gary numan lucky fan flys in garys plane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd8fEqFnKVk
Extract from YouTube Video Description.
"Gary is also known for his love of flying, a passion which has featured in some of his music videos ("Warriors", "I Can't Stop").
He has owned several small aircraft. He is one of a very small handful of flyers with the credentials and qualifications to train aerobatic instructor pilots. Gary guest-starred in "The Power of the Crimp", an episode of the BBC TV series The Mighty Boosh, where a major character, Vince Noir, is a huge Numan fan. Gary recently stated that he likes to go sailing from time to time. Gary was also a member of the Air Training Corps. Numan's brother is also an accomplished pilot.
Gary has Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder which causes restricted social and communication skills. In a 2001 interview, he said: "Polite conversation has never been one of my strong points. Just recently I actually found out that I'd got a mild form of Asperger's syndrome which basically means I have trouble interacting with people. For years, I couldn't understand why people thought I was arrogant, but now it all makes more sense."
This guy, everyone knows Gary Numan.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldyx3KHOFXw[/youtube]
21 Apr 2010, 11:32 am
