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Old November 18th 05, 04:52 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Why do pilots need a medical

nrp wrote:

I think the need for medicals should be related to the amount of fuel
on board.


To a certain extent, the government agrees with you. The other factor they
consider to be important is the combination of weight and speed.

George Patterson
If a tank is out of ammunition, what you have is a sixty ton portable
radio.