MEDICAL CERTIFICATION FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT PILOTS

On Mar 29, 9:59 pm, "Mike" wrote:
The FAA at work

MEDICAL CERTIFICATION FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT PILOTS
Though it may sound like one hand clapping, an unmanned aircraft must
have a pilot -- just not on the plane. And someone has to worry what
may happen if the pilot becomes incapacitated. "Although the term
'unmanned aircraft'
suggests the absence of human interaction, the human operator/pilot is
still a critical element in the success of any unmanned aircraft
operation," according to a new study from the Federal Aviation
Administration. "For many UA systems, a contributing factor to a
substantial proportion of accidents is human error." "Regarding the
risk of pilot incapacitation, at
least a few factors distinguish this risk from manned aircraft," the
study noted. Since the pilot is on the ground, the effects of changes
in air pressure can be ignored. Also, many advanced UA systems have
procedures for communications failures or "lost data link," which is
"functionally equivalent to pilot incapacitation." The most advanced
systems, such as
Global Hawk, "will continue normal flight whether a pilot is present
or not." The study therefore recommended adoption of a minimal medical
certification for pilots, including a waiver process that would also
permit handicapped persons to be certified. "This process gives
individuals who might not be able to fly manned aircraft an
opportunity to receive medical certification for flying an unmanned
aircraft." See "Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Medical Certification
Requirements," Federal Aviation Administration,
February 2007:http://www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/ua-pilot.pdf

I wonder if mixedup has seen this.
Even unmanned aircraft have to have pilots

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On Mar 29, 9:59 pm, "Mike" wrote:
The FAA at work

MEDICAL CERTIFICATION FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT PILOTS
Though it may sound like one hand clapping, an unmanned aircraft must
have a pilot -- just not on the plane. And someone has to worry what
may happen if the pilot becomes incapacitated. "Although the term
'unmanned aircraft'
suggests the absence of human interaction, the human operator/pilot is
still a critical element in the success of any unmanned aircraft
operation," according to a new study from the Federal Aviation
Administration. "For many UA systems, a contributing factor to a
substantial proportion of accidents is human error." "Regarding the
risk of pilot incapacitation, at
least a few factors distinguish this risk from manned aircraft," the
study noted. Since the pilot is on the ground, the effects of changes
in air pressure can be ignored. Also, many advanced UA systems have
procedures for communications failures or "lost data link," which is
"functionally equivalent to pilot incapacitation." The most advanced
systems, such as
Global Hawk, "will continue normal flight whether a pilot is present
or not." The study therefore recommended adoption of a minimal medical
certification for pilots, including a waiver process that would also
permit handicapped persons to be certified. "This process gives
individuals who might not be able to fly manned aircraft an
opportunity to receive medical certification for flying an unmanned
aircraft." See "Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Medical Certification
Requirements," Federal Aviation Administration,
February 2007:http://www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/ua-pilot.pdf

I wonder if mixedup has seen this.
Even unmanned aircraft have to have pilots


Actually, there is a difference between UAV(Un-manned aerial vehicle), and a
RPV(remotely Piloted Vehicle). Only one needs a pilot. Both need a method of
watching out for traffic, see and avoid.

Al G

On Mar 30, 10:04 am, "Al G" wrote:
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On Mar 29, 9:59 pm, "Mike" wrote:
The FAA at work

MEDICAL CERTIFICATION FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT PILOTS
Though it may sound like one hand clapping, an unmanned aircraft must
have a pilot -- just not on the plane. And someone has to worry what
may happen if the pilot becomes incapacitated. "Although the term
'unmanned aircraft'
suggests the absence of human interaction, the human operator/pilot is
still a critical element in the success of any unmanned aircraft
operation," according to a new study from the Federal Aviation
Administration. "For many UA systems, a contributing factor to a
substantial proportion of accidents is human error." "Regarding the
risk of pilot incapacitation, at
least a few factors distinguish this risk from manned aircraft," the
study noted. Since the pilot is on the ground, the effects of changes
in air pressure can be ignored. Also, many advanced UA systems have
procedures for communications failures or "lost data link," which is
"functionally equivalent to pilot incapacitation." The most advanced
systems, such as
Global Hawk, "will continue normal flight whether a pilot is present
or not." The study therefore recommended adoption of a minimal medical
certification for pilots, including a waiver process that would also
permit handicapped persons to be certified. "This process gives
individuals who might not be able to fly manned aircraft an
opportunity to receive medical certification for flying an unmanned
aircraft." See "Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Medical Certification
Requirements," Federal Aviation Administration,
February 2007:http://www.fas.org/irp/program/collect/ua-pilot.pdf

I wonder if mixedup has seen this.
Even unmanned aircraft have to have pilots

Actually, there is a difference between UAV(Un-manned aerial vehicle), and a
RPV(remotely Piloted Vehicle). Only one needs a pilot. Both need a method of
watching out for traffic, see and avoid.

Its still the old reliable Mark1 eyeball that is the best see to avoid
device

On 29 Mar 2007 16:47:54 -0700, "george" wrote in
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Its still the old reliable Mark1 eyeball that is the best see to avoid
device

And the FAA is requiring operation within Restricted airspace or
visual separation for UAVs currently.

george writes:

Even unmanned aircraft have to have pilots

Not necessarily. Unmanned means there's nobody aboard, but there may be a
pilot on the ground controlling it. It may also be completely autonomous,
with no human being operating it at all.

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On Mar 30, 5:21 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
george writes:
Even unmanned aircraft have to have pilots

Not necessarily. Unmanned means there's nobody aboard, but there may be a
pilot on the ground controlling it. It may also be completely autonomous,
with no human being operating it at all.

Never read up on the Regs have you !
Read Al G's message and try to understand what he's written

"george" wrote in message
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On Mar 30, 5:21 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
george writes:
Even unmanned aircraft have to have pilots

Not necessarily. Unmanned means there's nobody aboard, but there may be
a
pilot on the ground controlling it. It may also be completely
autonomous,
with no human being operating it at all.

Never read up on the Regs have you !
Read Al G's message and try to understand what he's written


Oh well, you know Mxsmanic. He would never let the truth or reality get in
the way of a good line of bull ****.

Mxsmanic wrote in
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george writes:

Even unmanned aircraft have to have pilots

Not necessarily. Unmanned means there's nobody aboard, but there may
be a pilot on the ground controlling it. It may also be completely
autonomous, with no human being operating it at all.

Bit like the white rat operating the controls in your head.


Bertie

george writes:

Never read up on the Regs have you !

I wasn't talking about regulations.

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On Mar 31, 1:02 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
george writes:
Never read up on the Regs have you !

I wasn't talking about regulations.

In our world (you know, the one with aeroplanes, ratings and stuff) we
have regulations.
It's part of the PPL and CPL license examinations (Air law and
publications)
We also have funny stuff like NOTAMS and AIPs to keep us updated as to
what is current out there in the big world ..