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Ocelot II

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3. This is a good thing. I worked in aviation, and pilots were well-known to avoid

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Sep 9, 2025, 06:25 PM

Sep 9

any kind of counseling, even for marriage problems or other common issues, for fear of losing their medical certification. In fact, pilots tended to avoid any kind of medical treatment as much as possible because they didn't want any possibly adverse report that could affect their careers. The change in the rule is likely to keep dangerously stressed-out pilots from flying because they can get help before they snap, without risking their medical certificates.

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'Antiquated' mental health rules for pilots would be overhauled under House bill [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 9 OP

Which pilot will be first to try this new "tolerance"? JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 9 #1

Any mental evaluation is only as good as the psychology personnel bucolic_frolic Sep 9 #2

This is a good thing. I worked in aviation, and pilots were well-known to avoid Ocelot II Sep 9 #3