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I wrote an article on medical emergencies a few months ago, and stated that on the average flight the aircraft can land within 30 minutes – and therefore in the event of a medical emergency onboard, professional help is never far away. You can read the original article by clicking here. [click to continue reading this article…]
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 to the company that employs the pilot concerned.
If at any time in his/her career a pilot fails [click to continue reading this article…]
As a follow on from my recent comments regarding the US Airways incident in New York a few days ago, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss the implications of bird strikes on commercial aircraft.
I’ve previously mentioned that bird strikes are relatively common. Although I’ve only experienced it once in 3000 flights. During a landing in Rome one or more birds flew into our left engine. The landing continued as normal, and the passengers were not even aware of the event.
As a precaution, engineers [click to continue reading this article…]
