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“Miracle on the Hudson” … and the “Sully” movie
Sully, the movie is being released in a couple of weeks. I’m asked if I’m in it. Short answer, no. Disappointed? A bit. So how did this big Hollywood movie with Tom Hanks and made by Clint Eastwood miss my role of a lifetime? My guess is that they cut me in editing the film […]
Aeromedical Certification after alcohol or drug infractions *****8500-8 Section 18.v.
Aviators are a special breed, often close to adventure and active socially. When they are not flying, they may be subject to indiscretion and bad choices. A few may be involved in an incident involving alcohol or drug abuse that becomes a police matter.These are very serious situations both for the individual’s health and well-being, […]
Aeromedical Deliberations in the Germanwings Tragedy
The Germanwings tragedy this week brought to the forefront the mental health assessment for commercial airmen. There are reports that the copilot had another serious health issue with his vision. I would like to raise the possibility that there is a connection between the suicide, mental health issues, change in vision, and perhaps a brain […]
