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Airline Pilots and Radiation
Posted on 7/29/22 at 8:41 am
Posted on 7/29/22 at 8:41 am
This is mainly directed toward 777Tiger and any other pilots that fly high altitude flights (by that I mean turbofans/turbo jets/ etc_).
Is there actually an increased exposure to radiation due to being closer to the outside of the atmosphere?
Is there actually an increased exposure to radiation due to being closer to the outside of the atmosphere?
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Posted on 7/29/22 at 8:45 am to Tempratt
Absolutely.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 8:47 am to Tempratt
I would assume there is some kind of UV coating on the cockpit windows because yes, there would be more.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 8:49 am to Chucktown_Badger
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cockpit
Flightdeck is the preferred nomenclature.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 8:51 am to Tempratt
Some of the Commercial pilots I follow talk about applying sunscreen prior to flights. Seems to be a legit concern for them.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 8:51 am to TizzyT4theUofA
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Flightdeck is the preferred nomenclature.
“Flightdick”
Posted on 7/29/22 at 8:57 am to Tempratt
There was a chart that was published after the Fukushima Japan (sp?) Disaster. There was concern about radiation affecting the US. On the chart.... Uh Pilots had a greater risk of radiation from flying than the US citizen did from Fukushima. Bananas also made the list
Posted on 7/29/22 at 9:08 am to Tempratt
Yes. Many studies have been performed with various styles of radiation detectors in aircraft. There is elevated exposure at high altitude. Doesn't require a plane either. Living at sea level provides protection compared to up in the mountains. Due to the results of those studies decades ago, polar flights are limited due to the additional exposure associated with traversing the magnetic poles. Most notable side effect was increase incidence of cataracts in pilots, particular elevated in those that flew cargo routes over the Arctic.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 9:10 am to Tempratt
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This is mainly directed toward 777Tiger
Maybe that's why he's developed a very cocksuckerish schtick lately
Posted on 7/29/22 at 9:16 am to Tempratt
I heard that, due to the radiation exposure, 777 has 3 dicks. But the good news is that his pants fit like a glove
Posted on 7/29/22 at 9:19 am to Tempratt
I’ve always heard they wear sunscreen
Posted on 7/29/22 at 9:21 am to Mingo Was His NameO
You sound like you need your arse kicked.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 9:53 am to Tempratt
Short answer is yes. I don’t apply sunscreen, but I make it a point to not receive direct sunlight at altitude.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 9:54 am to Chucktown_Badger
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UV coating
More Ionizing radiation from space is the main concern. UV can be blocked alot easier.
Posted on 7/29/22 at 10:43 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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Maybe that's why he's developed a very cocksuckerish schtick lately
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Mingo Was His NameO
Posted on 7/29/22 at 10:59 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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Maybe that's why he's developed a very cocksuckerish schtick lately
Posted on 7/29/22 at 11:03 am to Tempratt
Some time ago FedEx pilots used to wear dosimeters(?). The subject of radiation exposure has always been an elephant in the room when it comes to the airlines or the governing agencies. No one wants to talk about it because of $$$.
There are some pilots that protective clothing or smear sunscreen on their arms but it's very few in my experience. (Long haul, extra-long haul pilot) I've known more pilots, especially older ones to wear compression sleeves to prevent DVT.
There are some pilots that protective clothing or smear sunscreen on their arms but it's very few in my experience. (Long haul, extra-long haul pilot) I've known more pilots, especially older ones to wear compression sleeves to prevent DVT.
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