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Old March 20th 08, 11:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
gatt[_2_]
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Default Record-setting young pilot dies at 26


"Phil J" wrote in message
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The article says she battled depression and opposed medication. It
doesn't say whether or not she was still flying, but I wonder if she
opposed medication because it would mean the loss of her pilot's
license.


Yeah, that could be. Pilots are still expected to just suck it up and
keep their mouths shut, which might be a tragic paradox. It suggests that
there might be suicidal people flying who might otherwise be safe and
treatable except they don't want that one last great thing taken from them.

-c