Can I still be pilot if I have Cochlear implant‘s?

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Can I still be pilot if I have Cochlear implant‘s? I have to wear a hat to put on head phones here is a pic of cochlear implant‘s

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also I think I will need a long mic thing

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You can, however you will need authorization from the FAA if you are residing and flying under a US pilot certificate. More info can be found on the AOPA website which I have linked below…

https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/medical-resources/health-conditions/ear-nose-throat-and-equilibrium/cochlear-implants#:~:text=You%20may%20find%20the%20online,before%20resuming%20your%20flying%20privileges.

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Thanks! That helps

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