Flying While Impaired?
Study of pilots who died in aircraft accidents finds increasing use of legal and illegal drugs.
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Color Vision GAP
Different countries use vastly different criteria in setting the pass-fail threshold for pilots’ color vision tests.
Sleep, Interrupted
The FAA is considering more aggressive screening of pilots for potentially deadly sleep apnea.
Diverted
Studies of in-flight medical emergencies aim to identify strategies for deciding when diversions are appropriate.
Off the Mark
A common method of identifying pilots at risk of cardiovascular problems missed about half those who soon experienced trouble.
Difficult Diagnosis
Physicians can’t always identify a pilot’s depression or other mental problems during an aeromedical exam.