cortilla
9th May 2006, 17:05
Right, this weekend i cut my tendon in mym thumb (well 60% of it just behind the knuckle on the top side). I was admitted to hospital for one night and plastic surgery was done on the tendon on sunday. i am now in a splint for 4 weeks and will be unable to do light/heavy work with my thumb for 6/8 weeks, so basically i am taking myself off any flying for 8 weeks, until i feel that i will not compromise any flight safety because my thumb is not 100% mobile.
now whilst i know that the rules state that i should tell the CAA that i am unfit to fly, i am worried what the long term effects are of telling them. I have heard of several cases where the caa are over zealous and im worried about this. My phisio has told me that i will have 100% percent mobility within 6-8 weeks, and she does not believe that it will affect my flying in the long term.
i know some people will say tell them, others will say don't, i'm just looking for advice really.
cheers
now whilst i know that the rules state that i should tell the CAA that i am unfit to fly, i am worried what the long term effects are of telling them. I have heard of several cases where the caa are over zealous and im worried about this. My phisio has told me that i will have 100% percent mobility within 6-8 weeks, and she does not believe that it will affect my flying in the long term.
i know some people will say tell them, others will say don't, i'm just looking for advice really.
cheers