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The Physiological Training Program
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The FAA's Office of Aviation Medicine coordinates and conducts a highly comprehensive physiological training program designed to advance the pilot's knowledge of aeronautics and improve general aviation flight safety.
This program is available to all interested pilots and flight crew members. Many wives accompany their husbands and find the training to be very enjoyable. The only prerequisite is a valid Airman Medical Certificate, Class III, or better. Parental or guardian consent is required for student pilots under the age of 21.
Training is presented at the Civil Aeromedical Institute in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and at many U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and NASA installations throughout the United States. There is no charge for the program in Oklahoma City. The other facilities require an administrative fee of $5.00. The training is identical at all facilities.
Anyone wishing to participate in the program should contact the Civil Aeromedical Institute for application forms and the directory of military locations. You will be notified by return mail as to where and when to report. The applicant's preference of location and time will be considered when scheduling the instruction.
The course includes a full day of activity. Experts in the field of aviation physiology present classroom lectures on disorientation, hyperventilation, vision, hypoxia, medications, illness, stress, smoking, and other physical problems which might threaten safe flight. Indoctrination in the operation of oxygen equipment is followed by an altitude chamber flight to 29,000 feet. The chamber flight enables each trainee to actually experience the symptoms of mild hypoxia climaxed by simulated rapid decompression. The training is invaluable and every pilot, whether flying professionally or for pleasure, should take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the program.
Inquiries should be directed to:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
AERONAUTICAL CENTER
THE CIVIL AEROMEDICAL INSTITUTE
PHYSIOLOGICAL OPERATIONS & TRAINING SECTION, AAC-143
P.O. BOX 25082
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73125 |
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