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FAA Medical Question
"a" wrote in message ... and that is probably the first time many of us learn of an underlying problem. Perhaps, but I don't know of any serious research that proves that the present FAA medical certification system has any statistically significant role in predicting/preventing incidents of sudden pilot incapacitation. (The system has virtually no role in detecting declining judgement, reaction time, or flying skills; that is why we have the flight review process.) The obvious exception of course would be eye examinations. How so? Actually eyes can get pretty bad before a person finally stops compensating and seeks help. The same is true for hearing. Some health problems are preventable -- there are better reasons than a desire to fly as PIC to stay fit, but no matter what the reason, just do it! (Full disclosure, I own Nike stock.) I tended towards overweight until I finally got serious about being a glider pilot. Then I took off the extra poundage and have been thus for the last 15-20 years. I do agree some small number when learning of a problem from someone other than a flight surgeon will try to hide it. Agree with all above except the word "small". If the uncovered disease is cardio pulmonary messing around in airplanes around 10,000 feet without supplementary O2 is not smart and it would be a good idea for a prudent pilot to know that. True. You can buy a blood oxygen tester for under $100.00 these days. (Knowing your O2 saturation at altitude is important, but is still not the whole story) Vaughn .. |
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On Jul 18, 12:28*pm, "vaughn" wrote:
"a" wrote in message ... and that is probably the first time many of us learn of an underlying problem. Perhaps, but I don't know of any serious research that proves that the present FAA medical certification system has any statistically significant role in predicting/preventing incidents of sudden pilot incapacitation. *(The system has virtually no role in detecting declining judgement, reaction time, or flying skills; that is why we have the flight review process.) The obvious exception of course would be eye examinations. How so? *Actually eyes can get pretty bad before a person finally stops compensating and seeks help. *The same is true for hearing. Some health problems are preventable -- there are better reasons than a desire to fly as PIC to stay fit, but no matter what the reason, just do it! (Full disclosure, I own Nike stock.) I tended towards overweight until I finally got serious about being a glider pilot. *Then I took off the extra poundage and have been thus for the last 15-20 years. I do agree some small number when learning of a problem from someone other than a flight surgeon will try to hide it. Agree with all above except the word "small". If the uncovered disease is cardio pulmonary messing around in airplanes around 10,000 feet without supplementary O2 is not smart and it would be a good idea for a prudent pilot to know that. True. *You can buy a blood oxygen tester for under $100.00 these days. *(Knowing your O2 saturation at altitude is important, but is still not the whole story) Vaughn . I have not attempted to find evidence that medicals prevent accidents -- the research may not have been done. Not many accidents in GA have medical/physical incapacitation listed as the cause, which does NOT mean the medical certification is preventing such causes. There are, I think we can agree, physical conditions that are not as much a cause for concern on the ground as they might be in the air, but I have no evidence as to how often the exam uncovers them. I mentioned eye tests because some of us visit eye care professionals at intervals different than we visit flight surgeons. I've already learned my personal habits and findings are likely different than many others who enjoy GA, but I based my comments on my experience and those other pilots with whom I am friendly who pretty much fly like I do (namely, the airplane is a business tool that can get us door to door faster if the trip is less than say 800 miles faster than most other ways.) Good for you in deciding if you needed additional ballast you'd add water rather than fat! There is some emerging analysis that tends to suggest human life span in the US may stop extending and may in fact contract with the increasing obesity and the problems that brings. We were at a flea market at the Sate Fair Grounds in NC yesterday, and came across -- I kid you not! -- a vendor offering chocolate covered bacon! What wine would go with that? |
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were at a flea market at the Sate Fair Grounds in NC yesterday, and came across -- I kid you not! -- a vendor offering chocolate covered bacon! What wine would go with that? Chuckle- How about deep fried butter? Yep, I kid you not. There has been some for sale there, in past years. -- Jim in NC |
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On Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:28:17 -0400, vaughn wrote:
I tended towards overweight until I finally got serious about being a glider pilot. Then I took off the extra poundage and have been thus for the last 15-20 years. Hanging around pilots, many of whom are overweight, that face losing their medicals is also rather motivating. At least, it has been so for me. - Andrew |
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Stephen! writes:
Commercial truck drivers. Many vehicle operators in general, but none to the extent of pilots, as far as I know (unless the medical requirements for truck drivers have become excessively stringent). |
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Mxsmanic wrote:
Stephen! writes: Commercial truck drivers. Many vehicle operators in general, but none to the extent of pilots, as far as I know (unless the medical requirements for truck drivers have become excessively stringent). Well, that just shows what you know. In some respects the requirements for a truck driver are stricter and some more lax. -- Jim Pennino Remove .spam.sux to reply. |
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Mxsmanic wrote:
writes: Well, that just shows what you know. In some respects the requirements for a truck driver are stricter and some more lax. Which ones? How much are you paying me to do the reading for you? I'll throw you a bone; the max blood pressure for pilots is 155 and for truck drivers it is 180. You can look up the rest yourself. -- Jim Pennino Remove .spam.sux to reply. |
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On Jul 20, 5:35*pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
writes: How much are you paying me to do the reading for you? I'll throw you a bone; the max blood pressure for pilots is 155 and for truck drivers it is 180. And what are the stricter requirements? HE TOLD YOU, LOOK IT UP. |
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