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Old 28th Aug 2023, 22:18
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Ollie Onion
 
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Isn’t it about time that we admit that Pilot medicals are outdated and just not required. I know two people personally who dropped dead from cardiac issues within 6 months of their latest medical. The UK completed a study around five years ago to say that despite all the medical hoops we are subject to the incidence of ‘incapacitating medical events’ amongst professional pilots was statistically no different to the general population. Medical should be the same as for a driver licence, if your GP signs you off you should be good to go.
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