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ICD fitted (HF) does anyone know if it is safe to use a professional flight simulator, the type used by airline pilots in training.

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I think your first step is to check with the flight simulation company as they have medical requirements. Guidelines tend to be about 30cm from a source of EM radiation but this will vary depending on the source. Large electro magnets like those in scrap yards are a definite no no! Tight cockpits like a Spitfire might be more problematical than something larger than a 747. Let us know how it goes.

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Thanks Michael for your comments, I decided not to go ahead with it anyway.

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I have just asked my pilot son in law who trains people on the simulator he said yes you can

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hanks Frigid for your comments, I decided not to go ahead with it anyway.

A;ways check but I have used a chainsaw, sit on lawn mower and power tools (electric and Petrol) with no issues.

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hanks Ogilvie for your comments, I decided not to go ahead with it anyway.

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