acrobatic flight

I have had my PM for two weeks, and naturally have lots of questions.

I read lots of good postings about vigorous exercise...amazing to a newbie like me.

My question concerns the g loading during acrobatic flying. Clearly the shoulder harness issue has to be addressed, but what about the sustained g loads, e.g., 10-15 seconds at +4 times your body weight?

My doctors said avoid jaring for 3 months, which I plan to do. But what then?

2 Comments

What Then ??

by donb - 2013-05-26 09:05:00

Hi Flyboy, Not all pilots are sleeping this morning. As this pilot is waiting for my 6th PM since 1992 & pacemaker site revision along with lead replacement, I would also like to go out & do some positive G's. If your PM is only for helping your electrical department of your heart with good physical condition of heart muscle, valves & good blood flow you should get approval from your Dr.
"BUT" you already know what's coming unless you know more than I know !! When did the FAA approve Pacemakers for solo flight ?? As you know presently you can only fly legally with another legal licensed pilot as pilot[in-command unless you are doing this for your living. Hey, that's maybe the catch word, "I can't live without flying" Don't get me wrong, I miss flying solo but still fly with another legal pilot-in-command as I was enlightened by FAA in 1992.
DonB

FAA & pacemakers

by flyboy - 2013-05-27 06:05:46

Don,

The FAA now will grant a medical certificate with a PM, but it's a lot of work.

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/dec_cons/disease_prot/pacemaker/

I let my medical lapse and have been flying solo under sport pilot rules for the last two years. That means flying a light sport aircraft...better than not flying at all!

You know you're wired when...

Your pacemaker receives radio frequencies.

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