What Happens if Your Kidneys Get Stoned?
03/14/25 • 13 min
On this episode, we review aeromedical certification consequences of passing kidney stones. Major issue or just a "small pebble" in the shoe of a long aviation career? Plus, we break down the new Air Force One Boeing 747 plagued by delays and cost overruns.
On this episode, we review aeromedical certification consequences of passing kidney stones. Major issue or just a "small pebble" in the shoe of a long aviation career? Plus, we break down the new Air Force One Boeing 747 plagued by delays and cost overruns.
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