Originally Posted by
84fiero
Are you able to meet those criteria (among others)? Since you noted a difficulty in maintaining balance without the cane, that alone sounds disqualifying based on (b)(vii). I'd wonder about some of the other tasks as well based on your description.
Even if the OP believes they meet the criteria, it is up to the crew (certificate holder) to determine eligibility.
To repeat another poster above:
Please sit elsewhere.