Radiation threat to air crews

[Jacqui D]

Originally Posted by K626

Just take a bananna on a long haul flight and have a look at it when you get off.

I tend to wear sunblock when flying anywhere for more than 2 hrs in the air.

Cripes K626, you've got me worried now! couldn't believe my posting when i first read it.
Maybe i'll be taking the long way round route, boat, train, car, bike, foot! lol.

[K626]

Originally Posted by Jacqui D

Cripes K626, you've got me worried now! couldn't believe my posting when i first read it.
Maybe i'll be taking the long way round route, boat, train, car, bike, foot! lol.

Well due to weight saving considerations the skins of these planes keep almost nothing out where high level flying and radiation is concerned.