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Do (or can) pilots observe religious fasts when flying?

This question is about religious fasts like the Muslim Ramadan and others. Is there a civil aviation regulation about this? Must a pilot eat and drink by the regulations (or abstain from flying), or is...

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Can a person with Type 1 Diabetes get a medical and learn to fly?

A friend of mine has had Type 1 diabetes most of his life, and has it well under control. How does he go about finding out if he can get his medical and learn to fly?

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Has color vision deficiency ever contributed to any incidents in aviation...

I would like to know if there are any official reports pointing Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) as a major contributing cause of an air accident/incident. Not only related to flying but also maintenance...

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Can you become FAA/TC commercial pilot with metal implants in hand?

I have a friend who wants to be a pilot and he has metal implant in his hand. It doesn’t affect his hand movement at all. I know that he will need to check it out with a Civil Aviation medical examiner...

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Can a person with unilateral anosmia in the right nostril become a commercial...

I had a minor road traffic accident in November 2014, since then I cannot smell through my right nostril, where my left nostril is working normal. I am looking to know if you know any pilot you have...

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Can you obtain a pilot license with impaired vision / being blind in one eye?

A friend of mine is blind in one eye and has normal vision in the other eye. Would this prevent him from getting a Private Pilots License in the US?

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How do airlines train their pilots to deal with the stress of delays?

There are some good answers here dealing with boredom during long flights and with the physical stress of piloting, and with what pilots to do during a delay. I'm interested in how pilots cope with the...

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Is it at all possible (or safe) to pursue a pilot's license with a history of...

I am in my late twenties. To put it bluntly I have a history of mental illness going back to my teens. My quick summary:Diagnosed with depression and prescribed Wellbutrin in my teens. I discontinued...

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I received a 1st Class medical certificate in May 2005. Do I qualify for...

One of the requirements for BasicMed is:Comply with the general BasicMed requirements (possess a U.S. driver's license, have held a medical after July 14, 2006).I received a 1st class medical...

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Can I be a pilot now considering the new advancements in color vision lenses...

I have always wanted to be a pilot but I am red/green color deficient. I passed all other physicals and can easily tell the difference between red and green. I only discovered I had a deficiency after...

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How do airline pilots relieve the physical stress and discomfort of sitting...

Airline pilots are required to sit in the cockpit for quite a considerable amount of time during their day. For example, during the preflight, climb and descend portions of the flight, there are many...

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Why does the UK CAA medical questionnaire need to know hair colour?

The CAA (UK Civil Aviation Authority) application for a medical certificate asks for hair colour. Why? Are there any diseases / conditions more prevalent to particular colours? Most of the questions...

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Is it possible to obtain a PPL after having a brain surgery?

I am a 24 year old who has always aspired to become a pilot. I've decided to eventually get a private pilot's license so I can fly just for fun. However, a few months ago I was diagnosed with brain...

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How long is my first class medical certificate good for as a third class...

My first class medical exam was on 01/07/2020. I am 64 years old. Is it now valid as a third class medical certificate until 01/31/2022?

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How does pregnancy affect airline pilots operating under FAA regulations?

Female airline pilots have an area of medical concern that male pilots don't deal with: reproductive issues. If a female airline pilot operating at an air carrier in the United States of America under...

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How did pilots pee on Rutan Voyager?

Rutan Voyager had a very long flight.Did pilots have a separate toilet room for when they needed to relieve themselves?How much room did they have to move around anyways?Is there any visual with the...

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How does the FAA decide if a PPL applicant with ADHD can fly?

For the past few years, I've been struggling with fidgeting, difficulty spending long periods of time on creative tasks, difficulty finishing long and complicated tasks, and a few other symptoms. These...

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Can a pilot use legal psychoactive cannabinoids?

How do the FAA and airline companies treat pilots using substances like Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol on their down time? Like CBD, Delta-8-THC is a legal derivative from marijuana.

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Regulatory Documents To Carry Medical Kits and Defibrillators On-Board

Are there any regulatory release documents applicable to Medical Kits and Defibrillators? Question is for Commercial Airlines.For example for:Components, you are required to have an EASA Form 1 or FAA...

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Does the FAA require a specific grade of supplemental oxygen for part 91...

In a recent FAA knowledge exam, a question was asked whether medical grade or industrial grade oxygen can be substituted for the aviation grade supplemental oxygen for General Aviation, Part 91 flight....

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