Title:
Aeromedical Issues in Aviation
Topic:
The effects of aviation environmental factors on the human body, and how they may affect safety.
Speaker(s):
Parvez Dara, MD, FACP, ATP, MCFI, Gold Seal
Brief Description:
DISCUSSIONS ABOUT: 1.Effects of Hypoxia, 2. Carbon Monoxide, cause and effects on the body, 3. Drug effects (both over the counter OTC and prescribed), 4. Fatigue, and 5. Spatial Disorientation.
Refer to the following for more information: http://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotssafetybrochures/
Location of Seminar:
Flying W Airport
60 Fostertown Road ,Medford,NJ
Medford, NJ 08055
Directions to Venue:
This presentation will be held on the first floor at the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility.
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
51
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam and PHL FSDO 17
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This Seminar will be an interactive discussion on the various aeromedical events that have direct or indirect impact on flying skills. Discussions will be centered around hypoxia, carbon monoxide poisoning, the effect of drugs on the brain, effects of fatique on the brain and a look at spatial disorientation.
***Inclement Weather**** If there is a chance of snow/ice or other inclement or dangerous weather conditions the seminar may be rescheduled. A decision will be made by 1500 the day of the seminar. Please call 610-595-1500 ext 240 and listen to the voice message. It will be updated if there is a cancelation.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
ISM-T10-4.1 ID 1514
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