Why do pilots need a medical

Skylune wrote:
I just wanted to point out that to the person that originally raised the
question was completely mistaken in his premise: You cannot drive a
20,000 lb truck around without passing physicals that are stricter than
those required for certificated private pilots.

OK, you made the point truck driver physicals are stricter than those
for a private pilot. Twice.

You still did not answer Steve Foley's question posted on 11/17/05:
"Why should drug testing be mandatory for private pilots?"

As a reminder, Steve F. was responding to your statement of 11/17/05:
"Drug testing should be mandatory for PPLs, and random drug testing s/b
part of FAA ramp checks."

The question still stands. Expanding on your statement and Steve
Foley's question:
1. Why do you believe drug testing should be mandatory for private pilots?
2. Why should random drug testing be part of an FAA ramp check?

If you have supporting arguments post them to the newsgroup. Simply
stating truck drivers have stricter physical requirements or drug
testing should be mandatory for private pilots are not reasons by
themselves. Supporting information is required.


Steve A.