Originally Posted by
Dora-9
Are the ATSB really that naive? Given most of the pilot group now think of AvMed with distrust and contempt of biblical proportions, are the ATSB really unaware that the "tell your DAME nothing" attitude is prevalent?
agreed. This part in particular gave me a good laugh:
The following extracts from CASA-developed brochures are particularly relevant to pilot medicals. DAMEs and pilots together should foster a culture where it is likely that pilots will feel comfortable disclosing medical problems, even if they may impact on their ability to maintain an aviation medical.Your DAME...will expect you to answer both written and verbal questions, honestly and fully...