UA flight diverted to OMA due to Capt falling ill

[700UW]

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Plane-Diverted-to-Eppley-238192751.html
 
Says he had a cardiac issue and is recovering in the hospital.

 

[traderjake]

Every pilot over 60 or overweight should be required to do a trendmill EKG ever 6 months IMO. 

 

[Glenn Quagmire]

Every pilot over 60 or overweight should be required to do a trendmill EKG ever 6 months IMO.

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/synopsis.pdf


Do you realize what is required to maintain a first class medical certificate? Any 121 pilot is required to have a current certificate.

"The date of the most recent ECG shall be entered in Item 58 of FAA Form 8500-8 for all first-class applicants.
If a first-class applicant is due for a periodic ECG, the Examiner performs and transmits a current tracing according to established procedures. (See Technique and Reporting Format for Required ECG's on First-class Applicants below).

However, some applicants (such as airline transport pilots who are employed by air carriers with medical departments) may have their company transmit a current ECG directly to the FAA. The Examiner need not require such an applicant to undergo another ECG examination and, if the applicant is otherwise qualified, a medical certificate may be issued. The Examiner should attach a statement to FAA Form 8500-8 to verify that a tracing has been transmitted from another source. The date of that ECG should be entered in Item 58."

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/app_process/exam_tech/item58/et/

 

[traderjake]

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/media/synopsis.pdf


Do you realize what is required to maintain a first class medical certificate? Any 121 pilot is required to have a current certificate.

"The date of the most recent ECG shall be entered in Item 58 of FAA Form 8500-8 for all first-class applicants.
If a first-class applicant is due for a periodic ECG, the Examiner performs and transmits a current tracing according to established procedures. (See Technique and Reporting Format for Required ECG's on First-class Applicants below).

However, some applicants (such as airline transport pilots who are employed by air carriers with medical departments) may have their company transmit a current ECG directly to the FAA. The Examiner need not require such an applicant to undergo another ECG examination and, if the applicant is otherwise qualified, a medical certificate may be issued. The Examiner should attach a statement to FAA Form 8500-8 to verify that a tracing has been transmitted from another source. The date of that ECG should be entered in Item 58."

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/app_process/exam_tech/item58/et/

 
Yes I do, I get one every 6 months. 
 
Do you realize there's a difference between a trendmill and resting EKG?
 
Older pilots take a resting EKG every 12 months.

 

[luvthe9]

Every pilot over 60 or overweight should be required to do a trendmill EKG ever 6 months IMO.

Guys like you should see a shrink every 6 months.

 

[traderjake]

Guys like you should see a shrink every 6 months.

 
How old are you and how much do you weigh? 😀