Viewing page 19 of 51
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
COLONIAL AIRLINES, INC. March 1, 1949 TO: All Pilots FROM: G. R. Janas SUBJECT: Summary of Notices on Bulletin Board February 10 to 21, 1949 2-11-49 G.R. Janas Streptomycin There is quoted below for your information a bulletin which was recently received by this office: "Attention of all pilots is directed to the fact that a biologic agent used in the medical treatment of a number of infections, and known as Streptomycin, occasionally leaves disturbances of vision and balance in those who have received treatment by this means. As these after-effects may be prolonged, sometimes lasting many weeks, all pilots are advised that the use of Streptomycin creates a potential hazard to the safe conduct of the duties and privileges of their license, and it is conceivable that its use may involve a lowering of their physical category." It is pertinent to point out that sulfa drugs also have after-effects which would reduce pilot proficiency. 2-14-49 G.R. Janas Arlington Airport, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The manager of the above airport suggested that we call the attention of our pilots to the existence of this airport, which is just east of the town of Poughkeepsie, and about five miles north of the New Hackensack airport. He stated that while his operations are limited during the winter months, his operations will increase very soon since he is starting a commercial school and has requested that our flights alter their courses slightly to overcome the danger of flying through the traffic pattern. 2-21-49 G.R. Janas Tail load Increase when Jump Seat is Being Used Please be advised that effective immediately the maximum and minimum tail load restrictions will be increased by 85 pounds on DC-3 equipment when the jump seat is being used. BERMUDA DIVISION 2-14-49 G.R. Janas Bermuda E.T.A. Pilots of Bermuda bound flights are again requested to transmit their Bermuda E.T.A.s to Bermuda as soon as possible, if they are not already doing so.
