Does Astigmatism Disqualify You From Piloting An Aircraft?
Original publication date: December 24, 2023 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, VisionNumber of Comments: 0 As someone who has always dreamed of flying, I was disheartened when my optometrist diagnosed me with astigmatism during a routine eye exam. At that moment, I thought my dreams of becoming a pilot may have been shattered. […]
Does High Cholesterol Disqualify You from Being a Pilot?
Original publication date: December 19, 2023 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight PhysiologyNumber of Comments: 0 High cholesterol is undeniably an adverse health condition that raises questions about its ramifications on a pilot’s ability to exercise the privileges of pilot-in-command. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has comprehensively addressed the issue of high cholesterol, […]
BMI and Pilots: Clearing the Air on Limits
Original publication date: December 14, 2023 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight PhysiologyNumber of Comments: 0 Maintaining a healthy BMI is a weighty subject (pun intended) in the field of aviation. Commercial pilots, in particular, may face the challenge of maintaining a healthy weight due to the sedentary nature of their profession. For […]
DECIDE: An Essential Tool In Every Pilot’s Safety Arsenal
Original publication date: December 13, 2023 Last Updated: 5 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: ProficiencyNumber of Comments: 0 As a pilot, ensuring the safety of your flights is of paramount importance. In emergency situations, quick decision-making can make all the difference between a successful flight and becoming another entry in the NTSB’s Aviation Accident Database. That’s […]
Can you become a pilot with sleep apnea?
Original publication date: December 11, 2023 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight PhysiologyNumber of Comments: 0 Pilots who suffer from sleep apnea may be in for a rude awakening. This sleep disorder has the potential to crush your dreams of pursuing aviation, whether it be as a hobby or for a career. Understanding […]
IMSAFE: Pilot Fitness Self-Assessment Before You Go Flying
Original publication date: December 5, 2023 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight PhysiologyNumber of Comments: 0 Regardless of whether you are a professional pilot or whether you fly as a hobby, safety is the common denominator that serves as the guiding principle for all of your decision making. Sound decision making is critical […]
