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?
Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Air Traffic Control, Airline, Atc, Autopilot, Checklists, Cockpit, Control, Dependant, Diversion, Fear of Flying, First aid, Flight attendant, Flight Attendant Training, Flight Attendants, Fly, Health, Job, Medical Care, Medicals, Men And Women, Pilot, Pilots, Risk, Seriousness, Sick Pilots, Sickness
Fear of Flying Explained
I speak to many passengers that are scared to talk about their fear of flying. They feel a little embarrassed, and ashamed. ESPECIALLY MEN! If you feel this way, take note of this statistic; It’s been estimated that up to 40% of the population suffer from a fear of flying in one form or another. [...]
Filed Under: Dealing With Your Fear of Flying Tagged With: Anxiety, Fear, Fear of Flying, Health, Mental Health, Panic attack, Suffering
