Pilots are Speaking Out

The topic of mental health has been on my mind long before studying at the University of North Dakota. Attending an aviation college changed how I viewed it. I learned there were issues with...

Navigating the skies has never been more challenging, and as pilots, we often findourselves facing increasing stress and demands. The aviation landscape is evolving,and so are the pressures on our well-being. Balancing less sleep,...

Do you find your hands tightening in the cockpit, an urgent need for the bathroom before training, or moments of forgetfulness during routine flows and flight tasks? The overlooked issue of stress escalating into...

I stand before you as Shannon Cruz, a highly decorated military veteran and pilot, sharing my experiences and insights on the critical issue of mental health in aviation.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy called for a paradigm shift in the FAA.

Emma Laczko lost her father and her uncle because of the deeply flawed aeromedical system.

Almost half of the students surveyed said the FAA's rules harmed their desire to seek mental health care.   

The FAA's decision to revoke the pilot certificates of numerous veterans under the pretext of safety concerns has been met with intense criticism.

On November 6th the Federal Air Surgeon made a public statement regarding the FAA's stance on pilot mental health. The statement is similar to both official and unofficial statements the agency has made in...

In recent years, the discourse around mental health has evolved substantially—except in the aviation sector. This post addresses the current situation and makes the case for urgent mental health reform in the FAA. A...