Title:
Topic of the Month - Pilots and Meds
Topic:
'Pilots and Meds' with additional discussion of 'Basic Med'
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Stretanski. Sr. AME, CFII
Brief Description:
Teaching Points:
- 42% of pilots in fatal crashes had some sort of drug/medication in their systems during the flight.
- Some of these medications carry very specific warnings against operating machinery or motor vehicles or performing tasks requiring alertness. Flying certainly is included, even in a glider or hot-air balloon.
- Illicit drugs always impair human performance.
- Healthcare providers may prescribe drugs that could compromise pilots’ abilities – especially if the doctor is not aware that the patient is a pilot.
- Combinations of prescription and OTC medications can be particularly dangerous. Pilots should consult their AME before taking a combination of medications.
- AMEs are trained to advise pilots on negative and positive effects of drugs with respect to aviation.
- Pilots must truthfully report all medical conditions and drug use on their medical application forms and should consult their AME with respect to all medical conditions and drug use before flight
Location of Seminar:
Lakefield Airport
6177 State Rt 219
Corporate Hangar
Celina, OH 45822
Directions to Venue:
Meeting will be held in the corporate hangar
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Seating:
25
seats at the facility,
24
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Columbus FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Sponsor: Lakefield Airport
Equal Access Information:
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Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP14
Additional Event Documents: