Title:
Pilots and Medication
Topic:
Pilots and Medications
Brief Description:
- 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.
- 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:
MONTGOMERY COUNTRY AIRPORT
7940 AIRPARK RD
CONGRESSIONAL FLYING CLUB TRAILER
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Directions to Venue:
Between Hangar Row B and C
Seating:
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Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Congressional Flying Club and General Aviation Joint Safety Committee (GAJSC)
Equal Access Information:
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Credit Applicability:
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
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