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Old 13th Nov 2007, 16:08
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Grasscarp
 
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When I said that all women were restricted by pregnancy, I was referring to the letter that came with the first licence issued to every female saying that you must inform the CAA on confirmation of pregancy. Morning sickness could be an issue and there comes a point when you can no longer fly. There are also issues with cosmic radiation and pregnancy, and the gliding association has guidance to not fly above 5000 ft if pregnant. On the psychological front I was thinking of gender issues, which can arise. Whether this should be a problem or not, there have been issues in the past and no doubt will be in the future. In my opinion this is a valid topic of discussion in CRM courses, and in HPL too.
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