12 min
Flight #21 - Aeromedical Risk - The 1% Rule The Flight Shrink
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- Mental Health
Pilots probably understand a lot of the risks involved with flying when it comes to the mechanical function of aircraft as well as training standards for pilots. If parts on the plane are not functioning properly, they are unsafe to fly. If a pilot has not had the proper training, whether that be flying in general or aircraft specific, then they are unsafe to fly.
Some level of risk IS accepted though. If a part is not likely to fail or if it does fail and it’s function is not critical to flight then you can accept that level of risk. If a pilot has not had all the training needed then they are more likely to fail and this would be critical to the success of the flight and so you would not accept that risk. But if that pilot is flying with another qualified pilot, then the likelihood of a critical event occurring has been reduced, and then you can accept that risk.
To read the full transcript go to The Flight Shrink substack at https://flightshrink.substack.com
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in The Flight Shrink are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, The United States Air Force, or any other organization with which Dr. Heacock is associated. The content of The Flight Shrink is not medical advice. The Flight Shrink is for informational purposes only and may not be applicable to all situations. Use of the information is at the reader’s own risk. Any recommendations of treatments, products, or services are made in general and may not apply to a specific person, situation, or illness. Please seek care from a medical professional if you have concerns for any physical or mental health symptoms.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or using chat services at suicidepreventionlifeline.org to connect to a trained crisis counselor. You can also get crisis text support via the Crisis Text Line by texting NAMI to 741741. For those in countries other than the U.S. here is a Google site with helplines:https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/11181469
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit flightshrink.substack.com
Pilots probably understand a lot of the risks involved with flying when it comes to the mechanical function of aircraft as well as training standards for pilots. If parts on the plane are not functioning properly, they are unsafe to fly. If a pilot has not had the proper training, whether that be flying in general or aircraft specific, then they are unsafe to fly.
Some level of risk IS accepted though. If a part is not likely to fail or if it does fail and it’s function is not critical to flight then you can accept that level of risk. If a pilot has not had all the training needed then they are more likely to fail and this would be critical to the success of the flight and so you would not accept that risk. But if that pilot is flying with another qualified pilot, then the likelihood of a critical event occurring has been reduced, and then you can accept that risk.
To read the full transcript go to The Flight Shrink substack at https://flightshrink.substack.com
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in The Flight Shrink are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, The United States Air Force, or any other organization with which Dr. Heacock is associated. The content of The Flight Shrink is not medical advice. The Flight Shrink is for informational purposes only and may not be applicable to all situations. Use of the information is at the reader’s own risk. Any recommendations of treatments, products, or services are made in general and may not apply to a specific person, situation, or illness. Please seek care from a medical professional if you have concerns for any physical or mental health symptoms.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or using chat services at suicidepreventionlifeline.org to connect to a trained crisis counselor. You can also get crisis text support via the Crisis Text Line by texting NAMI to 741741. For those in countries other than the U.S. here is a Google site with helplines:https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/11181469
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit flightshrink.substack.com
12 min