HEALTH ISSUES

Considerations Regarding Flying and Pregnancy
by Captain Joyce May
An article that addresses concerns of radiation exposure by pilots that choose to fly
while pregnant.

Inflight Occupational Exposures to Cosmic Radiation
and Magnetic Fields
by Captain Gary C. Butler
This article discusses radiation and health concerns.

In-Flight Radiation and Its Effects on Crewmembers
By David K. McKenas, M.D., M.P.H.
This articles examines the health of crewmembers and the effects of radiation on them.

Sleep Research and Crew Fatigue
By Captain Renita Herrmann
FedEx DC-10 Captain Herrmann discusses her observations and studies on sleep
research, a subject of increasing importance to pilots who do fly at night. This article first appeared in the August, 2001, issue of ISA News.

Critical Incident Response Management - Preparing for the Aftermath (21k)
By Captain Mimi Tompkins
The courageous first officer of the Aloha Airlines "pop-top" 737 now helps lead the
industry with the CIRP program. She writes to educate us about critical incident stress,
and to help prevent the onset of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

MEMBER STORIES & ADVENTURES:

Air Race Classic, by Captain Jessica Stearns
Jessica Stearns is a retired Continental Airlines Captain with an eye, and a passion,
for aerial photography. To view or purchase her photos, please see her website at: http://home.earthlink.net/~aviatrixjs

Pride and Joy, by Captain Karen Bland

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