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re: Three sudden pilot deaths in the last three days! Quote: anjan_c2007 Originally Posted by .

So many consecutive, sudden deaths of pilots are all the more glaring when we are already discussing about middle aged gents and heart attacks in a separate thread.



Quote: aviator1101 Originally Posted by Pilots are supposed to be the fittest of people around.

What a catastrophic impact it would have on the rest of the crew and passengers.



Very sad indeed.



The total pilot population is likely to be a bit fitter than the average. But that doesn’t mean there will be (very unfortunate) incidents like this. Cardiac arrest can happen due to all sorts of reason. Some can not be diagnosed up front.



Not to worry any nervous flyers anymore, but pilot medical exams are primarily physical exams. There are no real mental state of mind checks or tests done! At least not when I was still an active pilot.



Quote: condor Originally Posted by Any chance would this be connected to Pfizer's anti-Covid vax ? Have come across a few articles on this angle in people from the western countries due to taking that vax.



Quote: GutsyGibbon Originally Posted by These incidents are separated by thousands of miles. Ivan was flying from Miami to Chile. In the US, FAA requires health examination at intervals of 6 months to 5 years, based on age. One can imagine a pilot's health going south after some personal events. According to International Civil Aviation Organization there are 5 Lakh airline pilots. So, 3 of them dying in 3 days should not really be news. But, it could have been a slow news day for some lazy reporter.



Quote: anjan_c2007 Originally Posted by . The incidents are unprecedented and a shock for the aviation industry and also for we observers.

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When this happens during flight, there is no reason to panic. Planes have two pilots up front, sometimes even a third pilot for rotation duty.



Any of them would be fully qualified in handling the plane by themselves. They are likely to declare an emergency so they get priority landing. Some airlines also have a policy where they will make an announcement on the PA system to ask passengers if there are pilots on the flight. Especially in the US, it is often the case. And you will have a little news item stating that passengers pilot so and so, helped land the plane he/she was flying as a passenger due to the captain or co pilot being incapacitated.



So no news, no statistical anomaly, no hidden agenda of authorities or doctored vaccines. This is just how the world runs.



Just some information on the medical class one requirements and it’s test:



https://flyosm.com/blog/medical-requ...ts-what-gives/



Jeroen Pilots at some point in time become middle aged and depending on regulations could be flying up to 65-67 years of age. So you are going to get some health issues no matter what at this size of the worldwide pilot populationObviously very sad. Pilots have to pass pretty strict medical exams. How often and how strict depends on the type of operation they fly, but big commercial aviation typically requires a so called medical class one certificate. Although it is a thorough test, it can’t catch everything. Look at your average US pilot and you will see an obese guy! Sometimes, less frequently an obese girl.The total pilot population is likely to be a bit fitter than the average. But that doesn’t mean there will be (very unfortunate) incidents like this. Cardiac arrest can happen due to all sorts of reason. Some can not be diagnosed up front.Not to worry any nervous flyers anymore, but pilot medical exams are primarily physical exams. There are no real mental state of mind checks or tests done! At least not when I was still an active pilot.Absolutely, this is well documented and scientific validated pilot killer Pfizer variant?? Come on, are we even serious?Agree 100%No, it doesn’t surprise anybody in the industry. I don’t want to upset you or other member whom might be anxious flyers. Go to the AVHerald site and search for pilot incapacitated. You will be surprised how often it happens in flight.When this happens during flight, there is no reason to panic. Planes have two pilots up front, sometimes even a third pilot for rotation duty.Any of them would be fully qualified in handling the plane by themselves. They are likely to declare an emergency so they get priority landing. Some airlines also have a policy where they will make an announcement on the PA system to ask passengers if there are pilots on the flight. Especially in the US, it is often the case. And you will have a little news item stating that passengers pilot so and so, helped land the plane he/she was flying as a passenger due to the captain or co pilot being incapacitated.So no news, no statistical anomaly, no hidden agenda of authorities or doctored vaccines. This is just how the world runs.Just some information on the medical class one requirements and it’s test:Jeroen Last edited by vb-san : 18th August 2023 at 07:15 . Reason: Typos, thank you!