Pardon my ignorance ( it is blissfully enjoyable) but does one receive that same amount of radiation flying over the poles or high altitude at night as one might during the daylight hours?

No he’s referring to a crazy old captain that used to cover himself with napkins in flight to avoid the radiation. True story.

you have to be joking. How could a guy like that not get psych evaled and medically grounded?

as far as I know, night or day doesn’t make a difference. It’s cosmic radiation which happens both day and night the same. The closer to the poles, the higher you fly, and the longer the flight, the worse.

do a google search about cosmic radiation. Lots of info available. Short version- flights nearer the poles and higher latitudes have higher exposure.

Is that the mummy? I first heard that story 20 years ago, lol.

This is why I love the 756 flying because you get the best of both worlds. I just fear that when they retire the fleet there goes the diversified awesome flying by one fleet.
here’s hoping Boeing gets off its collective arse and makes a 797 to replace the 756!

I believe it will be called the A321 and is supposed to show up in 2023 or 2024.

Not in SFO!

Need a lead lined suit, gloves, and face mask. Problem solved.