Too Sick To Fly
02-22-2010, 03:18 PM
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Too Sick To Fly
I guess I've been lucky in that I have never been sick at the same time I needed to fly. Can't imagine it would be very pleasant for anyone to fly with the flu, stomach ache, toothache, migraine, diarrhea, retinal detachment, emergency fungal toenail removal, etc. 
What is the threshold for crew to call in sick?
When to put yourself on the no-fly list - Christopher Elliott- msnbc.com
What is the threshold for crew to call in sick?
When to put yourself on the no-fly list - Christopher Elliott- msnbc.com
02-22-2010, 03:34 PM
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The worst I can get is sinus pressure, since I bomb down from 10-13k all day. Most other things arent as bad, but once that sinus pressure builds up I literally can't do my job period. The runs would be bad, but at least i can go every 25 minutes!
Originally Posted by vagabond
I guess I've been lucky in that I have never been sick at the same time I needed to fly. Can't imagine it would be very pleasant for anyone to fly with the flu, stomach ache, toothache, migraine, diarrhea, retinal detachment, emergency fungal toenail removal, etc.
What is the threshold for crew to call in sick?
When to put yourself on the no-fly list - Christopher Elliott- msnbc.com
What is the threshold for crew to call in sick?
When to put yourself on the no-fly list - Christopher Elliott- msnbc.com
02-22-2010, 03:38 PM
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I don't understand these clowns who fly with the flu instead of paying a change fee...what the heck are they going to do when they arrive at their destination...Ski? Or maybe infect grandma and aunt suzy? Or how about infecting the client while trying to sign the big deal?
A little sniffle is one thing, but if you have the flu you need to stay home, period.
For pilots it's up to the individual. While I am fully capable of functioning with a cold, I stay home until I think I am no longer contagious (I will finish a trip though). Anything with a fever or digestive ramifications...forget about it, I'm calling in even in the middle of a trip.
Of course not everyone does that, which is why many of us disinfect our control station when taking a new airplane.
A little sniffle is one thing, but if you have the flu you need to stay home, period.
For pilots it's up to the individual. While I am fully capable of functioning with a cold, I stay home until I think I am no longer contagious (I will finish a trip though). Anything with a fever or digestive ramifications...forget about it, I'm calling in even in the middle of a trip.
Of course not everyone does that, which is why many of us disinfect our control station when taking a new airplane.
02-25-2010, 06:31 AM
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I completely agree that sinus stuff is bad news. I was commuting home once on a B1900 with a pretty bad cold setting on. They descended pretty quick and I couldn't here anything for about an hour after wards. I really thought I was going to blow an ear drum or something.
02-25-2010, 02:42 PM
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I flew with a broken ankle and a gunshot wound once.
Just kidding but it sure sounded tough didn't it?
Sometimes a severe vision problem will keep you from flying, you know the one where you just can't see yourself flying a particular trip. Like that double all nighter three day worth 10 hours with a 27 hour sit in Des Moines.
Just kidding but it sure sounded tough didn't it?
Sometimes a severe vision problem will keep you from flying, you know the one where you just can't see yourself flying a particular trip. Like that double all nighter three day worth 10 hours with a 27 hour sit in Des Moines.
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02-25-2010, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Airhoss
I flew with a broken ankle and a gunshot wound once.
Was it the gunshot that broke your ankle? I would think flying is tough (if not damn near impossible) if your head had a gunshot wound.
02-25-2010, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by vagabond
Phew, I thought Chuck Norris had joined APC and actively posting!
Was it the gunshot that broke your ankle? I would think flying is tough (if not damn near impossible) if your head had a gunshot wound.
Was it the gunshot that broke your ankle? I would think flying is tough (if not damn near impossible) if your head had a gunshot wound.
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