I’ve been asked this question regularly; what happens if the pilots get sick while flying the aircraft? Firstly, pilots are healthy men and women. To get the job – and keep it – pilots must pass an extensive medical every year. This medical is carried out by a well-qualified doctor, and results are passed on [...]
What About Pilots Getting Sick?
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Medical Emergencies On-Board
Another ‘trigger’ for a fear of flying appears to be the possibility of having a medical emergency during the flight. I’ve had many questions on this subject, so I thought I’d cover it here. A medical emergency is obviously not a good thing – whether you are airborne or not. Let’s say we have someone [...]
Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Diverting, Emergency service, Fear of Flying, First aid, Medical, Medical emergency, Paramedics
