Legless former Airline pilot selling burgers in Thailand
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Legless former Airline pilot selling burgers in Thailand
My BS meter is pegging on this one.
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Phantom pain is a real medical issue for amputees.
But a former Boxer and Pilot and London resident who
was out for a run then felt unwell, fell directly on a level crossing and had legs severed by a train?
Maybe somebody on PPRuNe knows him.
But a former Boxer and Pilot and London resident who
was out for a run then felt unwell, fell directly on a level crossing and had legs severed by a train?
Maybe somebody on PPRuNe knows him.
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Nothing in this 2004 article (below) that says he was a pilot? His name is actually Gareth Payne.
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Originally Posted by Koan
Phantom pain is a real medical issue for amputees.
But a former Boxer and Pilot and London resident who
was out for a run then felt unwell, fell directly on a level crossing and had legs severed by a train?
Maybe somebody on PPRuNe knows him.
But a former Boxer and Pilot and London resident who
was out for a run then felt unwell, fell directly on a level crossing and had legs severed by a train?
Maybe somebody on PPRuNe knows him.
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Gareth was keen to continue in his father's trade as a fencing and shed building specialist
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Just out of medical curiosity, would the loss of both legs automatically prevent an ATPL being issued??? The FAA via their SODA program (Statement of Demonstrated Ability) allow some pretty major disabilities these days if it does not unduly affect ones performance vis the flying of an aircraft.
Not forgetting Douglas 'tin-legs' Bader, of course.
Not forgetting Douglas 'tin-legs' Bader, of course.
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Would the loss of both legs automatically prevent an ATPL being issued?
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Good on him and a positive career move.
In who's case it was a positive bonus, losing his legs actually worked in his favour as it allowed him to withstand higher G forces before blacking out, rather like a G suit compressing your legs to prevent blood draining from the brain and pooling in the legs. Bader having no legs actually encountered the same effect, thus was able to out turn and remain awake longer than his counterparts.
Not forgetting Douglas 'tin-legs' Bader, of course.
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
Good on him and a positive career move.
In who's case it was a positive bonus, losing his legs actually worked in his favour as it allowed him to withstand higher G forces before blacking out, rather like a G suit compressing your legs to prevent blood draining from the brain and pooling in the legs. Bader having no legs actually encountered the same effect, thus was able to out turn and remain awake longer than his counterparts.
In who's case it was a positive bonus, losing his legs actually worked in his favour as it allowed him to withstand higher G forces before blacking out, rather like a G suit compressing your legs to prevent blood draining from the brain and pooling in the legs. Bader having no legs actually encountered the same effect, thus was able to out turn and remain awake longer than his counterparts.
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I was in Thailand when the report surfaced there. He has now closed his burger stand and gone back to his families village.
The social media has savaged him severely, with everything from seeking sympathy to boost sales to claims of working illegally in Thailand.
People cant just look at the guy, making a go of earning a living despite doing it tough, instead the try to drag him down and destroy his will to live.
The social media has savaged him severely, with everything from seeking sympathy to boost sales to claims of working illegally in Thailand.
People cant just look at the guy, making a go of earning a living despite doing it tough, instead the try to drag him down and destroy his will to live.
