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M20TN - MODEL TYPE-S
SECTION X
SAFETY INFORMATION
10 -- 12
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
ORIGINAL ISSUE -- 04-02-2008
DRUGS
Self-medication or taking medicine in any form when you are flying can be extremely hazardous.
Even simple home or over-the-counter remedies drugs such as aspirin, antihistamines, cold tab-
lets, cough mixtures, laxatives, tranquilizers, and appetite suppressors, may seriously impair the
judgment and coordination needed while flying. The safest rule is to TAKE NO MEDICINE before
or while flying, except on the advice of your Aviation Medical Examiner.
SCUBA DIVING
Flying shortly after any prolonged scuba diving could be dangerous. Under the increased pres-
sure of the water, excess nitrogen is absorbed into your system. If sufficient time has not elapsed
prior to take off for your system to rid itself of this excess gas, you may experience the bends at
altitudes even under 10,000 feet, where most light planes fly.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the coverage of subjects in this section, the National Transportation Safety Board
and the FAA periodically issue general aviation pamphlets concerning aviation safety, and in
greater detail. These can be obtained at FAA Offices, Weather Stations, Flight Service Stations,
or Airport Facilities. These are very good sources of information and are highly recommended
for study. Some of these are titled:
Aeronautical Information Manual
12 Golden Rules for Pilots
Weather or Not
Disorientation
Plane Sense
Weather Info Guide for Pilots
Wake Turbulence
Don’t Trust to Luck, Trust to Safety
Thunderstorm -- TRW
IFR-- VFR , Either Way
Disorientation Can be Fatal
MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION
See following applicable pages of information that may have been inserted.
