Crazy pilots are allowed to fly now

[Erlanger]

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/faa-ends-ban-antidepressant-pilots/story?id=10264194

 

[Traderd]

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/faa-ends-ban-antidepressant-pilots/story?id=10264194

Crazy pilots? Nothing new in that item from my experience. Medicated, maybe. But crazy? Been there, done that as they say.

 

[Chairman]

Think this is a better option then those unwilling to get help and fly other wise!

 

[jonjuan]

Think this is a better option then those unwilling to get help and fly other wise!

Exactly. I know too many gummers who show numerous signs of clinical depression, but refuse to admit it and get help. If the pills work, so be it.

 

[DrunkIrishman]

How is depression equal to being crazy?

 

[Whine Lover]

The policy change... was sparked by ... a need to "change the culture and remove the stigma" associated with the illness, said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt."

DUH... Don't ya' know if'n you gots to take da pillz for yer head den you gotsa be crazy!


But, if you take cholesterol medication ( to correct another form of imbalance ) then you are just a regular "normal" person.

Ignorance is not bliss.


YKW

 

[Whine Lover]

Just as a matter of record.... truly "Crazy" pilots have been flying for years....The Eastern Woodchipper, the FedEx Spearfisher, etc.

And, just look at how many "doosh-bags" occupy cockpits.

Now, there's a real threat to safety... that can't be corrected with medication.






YKMKR

 

[GogglesPisano]

How is depression equal to being crazy?

Neanderthal logic.

 

[Whataburger]

Might wanna learn a bit about depression before you open your mouth and remove all doubt about you know what..

 

[CA1900]

... look at how many "doosh-bags" occupy cockpits.

Now, there's a real threat to safety... that can't be corrected with medication.

Ex-Lax is a medication! :laugh:

 

[CA1900]

(double post)

 

[MTNHI]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Ban-lifted-Pilots-can-take-apf-1511255760.html?x=0

 

[poppi]

I guess Tanker Clown will be allowed to fly.

 

[Jetjockey]

Actually, all of have to be crazy to stay in this jacked up industry.

 

[Falcon Jet 1]

second that Jetjockey

 

[Cpt Oveur]

Wait a second, there are sane pilots out there? Flying people? Something about that just isn't right...

 

[DieselDragRacer]

Might wanna learn a bit about depression before you open your mouth and remove all doubt about you know what..

Agree

 

[UALRATT]

Rather than working to remove the stimulus for the meds itself (the existing chaos in the industry today) they take the easy route to just "change the culture and remove the stigma". Ahh!! The race to the bottom continues. It must be tough running the agency these days; playing with the airline lobbyist on one side and smart men and women on the other??

 

[dondk]

C'mon now.. a new out for those who do stupid things. Cry I'm depressed and I need med's and your job is saved. This is a whole new level of disability that will eventually protect the jobs of pilots who probably should not be flying in the first place.

Now if they post how many come forward, I will be impressed, until then, nothing will really change

 

[pipejockey]

Finally the FAA does something that makes sense! I can't believe there would be anybody that would object to this change in policy. This industry has screwed up a lot of people. Now these people will start to have the tools necessary to feel better.