pilot weight
09-24-2008, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by meeko031
We have a 300-400lb female pilot(+/- 50lbs)here on the emb, and Im pretty sure it takes her awhile to get in and out of the plane. She must be in good shape if she is able to hold her medical...
Is she hot???
09-24-2008, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by meeko031
We have a 300-400lb female pilot(+/- 50lbs)here on the emb, and Im pretty sure it takes her awhile to get in and out of the plane. She must be in good shape if she is able to hold her medical...
09-24-2008, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by III Corps
there is not a direct link between being fit and healthy.
09-24-2008, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
I beg to differ. Fitness in no way guarantees good health in a particular individual. But your odds are much better if you are fit vs. obese. There is a near-infinite body of accumulated medical data to support that.
On a bike ride this past week-end I passed a fellow face down in the grass and being attended to by EMTs at about the 40 mile point. Fit? Probably. Healthy? Maybe not...
in essence I think we agree but are just stating it differently. You may differ
09-26-2008, 03:25 AM
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At my last FAA medical, my doc said that NEW WEIGHT STANDARDS are coming and that exceeding those standards will be ground for AUTOMATIC DENIAL of your medical certificate.
Don't know for sure but suspect it's a fallout for the "Over 65" debate.
Don't know for sure but suspect it's a fallout for the "Over 65" debate.
And sooner or later they'll reject some 5' 7" 250 pound weightlifter with 3%
body fat. So much for weight tables!
09-26-2008, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by meeko031
We have a 300-400lb female pilot(+/- 50lbs)here on the emb, and Im pretty sure it takes her awhile to get in and out of the plane. She must be in good shape if she is able to hold her medical...
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Is she hot???
We have a 300-400lb female pilot(+/- 50lbs)here on the emb, and Im pretty sure it takes her awhile to get in and out of the plane. She must be in good shape if she is able to hold her medical...
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Is she hot???
Yeah. And sweaty too.
Sorry - couldn't resist.
Last edited by rotorhead1026; 09-26-2008 at 03:30 AM. Reason: addendum
09-26-2008, 04:35 AM
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I think it is even easier to stay in shape in aviation then it is out of it. I typically have around 14 hours give or take on a layover and that leaves me plenty of time to get a run in. I typically scout out some great running (walking if you dont run) spots at each overnight and it gives me a great oppurtunity to explore the area. If you do not want to run or the weather will not allow it there is always a gym at your disposal.
Its hard to drag myself out on the streets after a long day but no one ever looked back on their day and said "I sure wish I didnt work out today."
Its hard to drag myself out on the streets after a long day but no one ever looked back on their day and said "I sure wish I didnt work out today."
09-26-2008, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by normajean21
btw slice im only 22 and 200 iim not morbidly obese but im not skinny either i could stand to go to the gym and work out.
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