For all you Depressed Regional Pilots! Taada

[WSurf]

http://www.businessweek.com/news/20...y-as-u-s-faa-drops-ban-on-four-medicines.html

 

[Max Q]

This is the FAA's answer to fatigue.

 

[OPECJet]

I can think of a few who need them!

In all seriousness, we've all flown with people who should seek some help, but haven't because they don't want to lose their livelihood. Not a bad decision INMHO.

 

[701EV]

This is the FAA's answer to fatigue.

The FAA will NEVER fix the fatigue!!!

 

[CFI2766]

So, am I reading this right that you must be on the meds, and not flying, for 12 months to be considered for approval to return to flying?

This still doesn't help; how many pilots, not on furlough, can take 12 months of no income to be able to be 'approved' to work with the meds?

 

[deadstick]

This is the FAA's answer to fatigue.

No. Next week they'll approve meth for that.

 

[A-V-8]

The policy, which goes into effect on April 5, may cover as many as 10,000 pilots, such as aviators grounded because they suffer from depression or who take antidepressants

Great. Another 10,000 to add to the list. How big is the list right now.

 

[pdub20s]

The policy, which goes into effect on April 5, may cover as many as 10,000 pilots, such as aviators grounded because they suffer from depression or who take antidepressants

Great. Another 10,000 to add to the list. How big is the list right now.

Will this be the FAAs answer to upcoming pilot shortage?

 

[Lynxman]

You betcha

 

[Salukipilot4590]

Yay to staying furloughed and watching our industry die!

Seriously...let's put a band-aid on this case of AIDS amirite?