Kharon, on Milt Jones thread, drew attention to recent FF AAT decisions in post
#107.
Going through those cases I came across one that was an AAT review and decision to do with a FF suspension of a pilot's class 2 medical.
Here is the relevant link:
AATA 465
& here is a quote from para 39 onwards where you'll see a familiar suspect:
1. On the basis of the evidence of Professor Navathe[1]we are satisfied of the following:
· a seizure during any stage of flight risks major interference with the safe control of the aircraft due to the interference with consciousness associated with any seizure event;
· a seizure may occur with very little warning, thus preventing the safe hand over of control to another pilot;
· a seizure may cause the pilot to block the primary flight controls (yoke and rudder pedals) and interfere with secondary controls, such as the throttles, flaps or undercarriage;
· the confined space typical of most cockpits would limit the opportunity to minimise self- harm [physical injury or respiratory obstruction] due to the fit;
· these characteristics of seizure activity, and their potential risks in the confines of an aircraft cockpit mean that, even if Mr ****** were flying with a qualified co-pilot, the timing, nature and severity of any seizure activity maybe such as to prevent the co-pilot safely assuming control of the aircraft in order to avert an accident in the event of Mr****** suffering from a seizure;
· a seizure in a solo- piloted aircraft would result in complete loss of control;
· the post-ictal phase would limit the restoration of normal cognitive function for an extended period of time.
2. Taking into account the effect that a seizure would have on the ability of Mr****** to operate an aircraft, we are satisfied that the risk that he will suffer a seizure or seizures, is likely to endanger the safety of air navigation.
3. We have given consideration to whether a condition or conditions could be imposed inaccordance with regulation 11.056 which would reduce the likelihood of endangering the safety of air navigation to an acceptable level. Taking into account the evidence of Professor Navathe as to the risks involved if a pilot suffers a seizure while in control of an aircraft, we are not satisfied that the imposition of a condition or conditions would reduce the likelihood to such a level that it would be acceptable. Mr****** did not contend that the issue of a certificate subject to conditions was appropriate.
Conclusion
4. The reviewable decision, being the decision of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority made 21 September 2012 and which refused the application of Mr****** for a class 2 medical certificate, will be affirmed
Hmm..now swap Mr****** with Mr Hempel change a few details like dates etc and it kinda makes you feel crook in the guts!
"But your Honour according to the Willyleaks document (from aussie cricket devil's number onwards)...the coroner got it wrong and on the balance of probabilities Bazza couldn't possibly have suffered a seizure prior to the crash!"
Oh well back to Bathurst...