Aviation Medicine, Flight Training, News
The results of a small survey indicated that many of the students, on track to become professional pilots, were reluctant to discuss health issues with AMEs.
A small survey of student pilots working toward aviation careers found that 89 were aware that self-medication is a danger to flight safety, and 78 percent said they did not use over-the-counter drugs while flying, according to a report on the survey.1
A review of FAA substance misuse programs for pilots and cabin crew finds that data collection and personalized treatment are lacking.
Aviation Medicine, In Sight, News
One pilot’s battle against the most serious form of skin cancer.
Studies show pilots and cabin crewmembers are more likely than the general public to develop serious, and sometimes fatal, skin cancers
