The real cause of the supposed pilot shortage

[Anymouse]

Followed a link to find this...

http://lab.express-scripts.com/prescription-drug-trends/turning-attention-adhd/

The pertinent stuff is...

According to our pharmacy claims data, between 2008 and 2012, the number of Americans who use medication to treat ADHD rose 36%, totaling more than 4.8 million privately insured individuals in 2012.

 

[Art VanDelay]

I think if they tested them they would find that probably 65% of current active airline pilots have ADHD.

 

[Anymouse]

That's ridiculous!!

Did you see my new bike??

 

[Art VanDelay]

That's ridiculous!!

Did you see my new bike??

My point exactly !

 

[denverpilot]

Squirrel!

 

[Cpt_Kirk]

I think if they tested them they would find that probably 65% of current active airline pilots have ADHD.

As well as some of the active controllers.

 

[Jeff Oslick]

And anyone who posts excessively on internet forums!

 

[denverpilot]

And anyone who posts excessively on internet forums!

We're bored. That's an obvious link.