Have just read a very informative WLR submission (shhh??..that will soon be publicly available..
) that actually quotes in full Dr Pape's original post at the start of this thread...
Although the submission only briefly touches on the subject of CVD & other Avmed issues, I thought that the following quote (with the author's permission) was significant (my bold):
Other medical matters
Our industry contacts assure us that the colour vision issue, although typical of other matters of aviation medicine concern, is far from being the only one that is elevating aggravation among pilots, DAMEs and specialists, and that these matters will be amply brought to the panel’s attention by individuals and groups who are affected. One general practitioner brought our attention to the fact that he can no longer access parts of the DAMEs’ handbook on the CASA website, and is concerned that it may be in the process of being rewritten by persons whose regulatory and medical experience may be less than optimal.
We are reliably informed that some 450 pilots of one single carrier alone are affected by these policies and practices, which appear to embrace the development of new standards in the complete absence of empirical validation or external consultation.
As with some other matters we are convinced that the Panel will be amply provided with well informed information on these issues.
Obviously I cannot confirm the veracity of the author's source. However it does make for a very interesting & disturbing rumour in regards to other DIPs concerns with the FF Avmed section...
Also for the CVD crew keep in mind that the next round of Senate Estimates is coming up...
2013-2014 Additional Estimates schedule of meetings...and now might be a good time to fire off some additional suggested questions to the good Senators.
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