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Old 11-02-2010 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by doberman
Does Eagle still do the "astronaut physical".......draw blood, blood pressure checks, height & weight, etc?

Can someone please explain the medical process and what the captain's board is all about?

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The physical exam has been done away with. There is a urinalysis and a baseline hearing check (not pass or fail).

The captain's board is simply a final review of all submitted paper, as well as investigation results (PIRAs, Driving Records, etc).
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