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Aging Pilots
From Episode number 807, Senior Odyssey, Aging Pilots, Lincoln: Domestic Life,
air date Thursday, May 07, 2009
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Is it necessary to force pilots to retire when they reach age 65? While it’s clear that we all slow down mentally and physically as we age, researchers at the Institute of Aviation in Savoy, IL are looking into ways to help aging pilots perform just as well as their younger counterparts. Dr. Dan Morrow uses a flight simulator and eye tracking equipment to put older pilots through their paces in the hopes of developing strategies and tools to help pilots maintain their flying skills as they age.
Segment duration: 09:11
Story links:
- Dr. Dan Morrow, University of Illinois
- ARTICLE: Morrow Focuses on Pilot Expertise and the Aging Mind
Producer: Steve Drake
Editor: Steve Drake
This segment is filed in these categories: Science/Nature • University of Illinois • Savoy
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