The FAA, major airlines and an aviation expert told USA TODAY that pilots have trained for in-flight incapacitation for decades. The FAA also said it is not aware of any cases of in-flight pilot deaths related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
) features a screenshot of a social media post where a woman claims her husband and other pilots are now being trained to deal with sudden death during flights.
“NEVER until this year has he ever had to while training in a simulator, practice for when a pilot suddenly ‘you know what’ and goes catatonic and slumps over and just while in flight," reads the text of the post."Well this year it is now part of the annual training and simulator practice." Comments on the post showed social media users interpreted the supposed change in training to be a result of the COVID-19 vaccine.
, a professor of practice at Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, echoed Kaji's remarks, saying the requirement dates back several decades. , a publication by the Federal Aviation Administration, said certification programs for flights that have two or more pilots should “include a demonstration of operations during the total incapacitation of a crewmember at any point in a given flight.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
U.S. FAA proposes requiring 5G safeguards on planes by early 2024The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it is proposing a requirement that passenger and cargo aircraft in the United States have 5G C-Band-tolerant radio altimeters or install approved filters by early 2024.
Consulte Mais informação »
LAX departures grounded because of wind from winter stormThe FAA has issued a ground stop at LAX because of wind.
Consulte Mais informação »
The FAA hopes airplanes and 5G can get along by early next yearGetting to that point, however, will require millions of dollars in filters and altimeter replacements.
Consulte Mais informação »
Fact check: Did Biden border policy drastically cut number of Venezuelans crossing the border?Biden made the claim in a Jan. 5 speech announcing new policies for handling an...
Consulte Mais informação »
Prince Harry recalls seeing garbage bin grow a head — in fact, it even talked to himMemoir details how cannabis and mushrooms helped the Duke of Sussex see \u0022the truth\u0022 and \u0022redefine\u0022 reality
Consulte Mais informação »
Fact Check: Did Matt Gaetz vote for McCarthy after chat with mystery man?Social media posts claim the Florida congressman changed tack after a hushed conversation with a mystery congressman.
Consulte Mais informação »