Non-pilot Guardsman lands CAP plane

[Captain Morgan]

I see Air Methods KY in that picture from the times tribune, did they fly him out, or were they just there to help? I know they have that EC-130 based there.

They happened to be there so they offerred first assistance.  He was transported by ground to a local hospital.

[simon]

General aviation offers a "Pinch Hitter" course precisely to teach non-pilots who frequently fly sufficient training to deal with sudden pilot disability

My wife attended the AOPA Pinch Hitter seminar when their annual show was being held here last year.

As she emerged from the conference room, I asked her what she learnt. She said, "In the last 18 years, 37 people died in vending machine accidents."

I didn't ask any more questions.

[DakRadz]

A Kentucky National Guard member had to remember long-ago flying lessons after the pilot of a small plane became ill.

Sgt. 1st Class Marshall Hehl (HEEL')

Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/08/05/1378044/ky-guardsman-takes-controls-when.html#ixzz0vmeI2ei8

Confirmation provided, for those who couldn't use their water-logged keyboards to find this story (USAFaux2004, due to flooding AND spitting water on his parent's   :clap:)

Hehl says he might take a few refresher flying lessons.

That would be a good idea  A little late, but you never know ^_^

ADD: The press on who/what/when CAP is/was/woot! was actually fairly accurate and a good little recruiting pitch. Good job KY newsfolk!

[Майор Хаткевич]

A Kentucky National Guard member had to remember long-ago flying lessons after the pilot of a small plane became ill.

Sgt. 1st Class Marshall Hehl (HEEL')

Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/08/05/1378044/ky-guardsman-takes-controls-when.html#ixzz0vmeI2ei8

Confirmation provided, for those who couldn't use their water-logged keyboards to find this story (USAFaux2004, due to flooding AND spitting water on his parent's   :clap:)

Hehl says he might take a few refresher flying lessons.

That would be a good idea  A little late, but you never know ^_^

ADD: The press on who/what/when CAP is/was/woot! was actually fairly accurate and a good little recruiting pitch. Good job KY newsfolk!

Hey, my laptop was dry, and I didn't argue the facts...I just read and watched the video.

[DakRadz]

I know you weren't arguing- joking. You did post a picture of a keyboard... ^_^

I was actually quoting so everyone could see, there are those who just don't click links 

[Check Pilot/Tow Pilot]

Good Show Award!

Was the pilot over 80?            

[BradM]

Was the pilot over 80?            

I just turned in my paperwork and dues last Monday so I am very very new. But I do remember the squadron commander talking to a 1st Lt about driving sqdrn vans with cadets in them saying that if a driver was diabetic they could no longer drive the vans. In the article it said that the pilot was diabetic. Can you be diabetic and pass your medical? and fly for CAP?

[bosshawk]

Since I have no contact with the Cadet Program, I can't comment about the "I heard from somebody" part of driving cadets.  In some cases, a diabetic can pass an FAA physical.  That being the case, if he/she passes the Form 5 and 91, he/she can fly for CAP.  Since I have no direct knowledge of the case being discussed, I have no idea whether or not the pilot had a current medical.

And whether or not the pilot was over 80 has absolutely nothing to do with the incident.

[Flying Pig]

Since I have no contact with the Cadet Program, I can't comment about the "I heard from somebody" part of driving cadets.  In some cases, a diabetic can pass an FAA physical.  That being the case, if he/she passes the Form 5 and 91, he/she can fly for CAP.  Since I have no direct knowledge of the case being discussed, I have no idea whether or not the pilot had a current medical.

And whether or not the pilot was over 80 has absolutely nothing to do with the incident.

That came from a prior multi-page thread abouth whether CAP should have age limits for mission pilots.

[bosshawk]

yes, Rob, I remember the thread quite well.

Now, can we have another uniform thread?

[HGjunkie]

yes, Rob, I remember the thread quite well.

Now, can we have another uniform thread?

Don't get any ideas now...

[BradM]

yes, Rob, I remember the thread quite well.

Now, can we have another uniform thread?

I think for CAP to have a distinctive uniform different than the Air Force's uniform we adopt the styling of the Colonial duty uniform

http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/images/desktops/movie/tv_battlestar_galactica04.jpg

[SarDragon]

[HGjunkie]

Back on topic- are there details of what was wrong with the pilot that caused him to be unable to fly?

[indygreg]

yes, Rob, I remember the thread quite well.

Now, can we have another uniform thread?

I think for CAP to have a distinctive uniform different than the Air Force's uniform we adopt the styling of the Colonial duty uniform

http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/images/desktops/movie/tv_battlestar_galactica04.jpg

Hard to beat a classic
crazyabouttv.com/Images/battlestargalactica.jpg

[Captain Morgan]

Back on topic- are there details of what was wrong with the pilot that caused him to be unable to fly?

Low blood sugar.  He is diabetic.

[Майор Хаткевич]

yes, Rob, I remember the thread quite well.

Now, can we have another uniform thread?

I think for CAP to have a distinctive uniform different than the Air Force's uniform we adopt the styling of the Colonial duty uniform

http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/images/desktops/movie/tv_battlestar_galactica04.jpg

Its been done:

[HGjunkie]

Back on topic- are there details of what was wrong with the pilot that caused him to be unable to fly?

Low blood sugar.  He is diabetic.

Thank you.

yes, Rob, I remember the thread quite well.

Now, can we have another uniform thread?

I think for CAP to have a distinctive uniform different than the Air Force's uniform we adopt the styling of the Colonial duty uniform

http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/images/desktops/movie/tv_battlestar_galactica04.jpg

Its been done:

Those are cadet ribbons...