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Aeromedical Factors for Pilots: Staying Fit to Fly
Aeromedical Factors for Pilots: Staying Fit to Fly | FAA Decoded Podcast #9
Welcome to Episode 9 of FAA Decoded, where we explore the critical aeromedical factors that keep pilots safe in the skies! In this 30-minute episode, we dive into the mental and physical standards required for flying, starting with the process of obtaining a medical certificate and understanding disqualifying conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Learn about physiological challenges such as hypoxia, hyperventilation, spatial disorientation, and motion sickness, and how they can impact flight performance.
We also cover the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, the effects of alcohol, drugs, and dehydration, and the risks of decompression sickness after scuba diving. Discover how optical illusions, night vision limitations, and advanced systems like Synthetic Vision Systems (SVS) and Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) influence safe flying. Packed with practical tips, this episode helps pilots stay fit to fly by mastering the IMSAFE checklist and understanding their limits.
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