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Healthy
individuals donating one unit of blood should be able to resume flying within 1
day since the fluid depleted is replaced within several hours. Any effects from the loss of hemoglobin
should not be significant for normal flying operations.
Pilots are encouraged to
consult a physician before volunteering as blood donors since it may take
several weeks for the blood circulation to return to normal after a blood
donation.
The FAA's policy states "An airman who has donated 200cc. or greater
blood for plasmapheresis or blood should not fly for at least 24 hours."
For new donation techniques such as "Double
Red Cell Pherisis" it is
suggested that pilots wait at least 48 hours before flying.
Contact us at
800-699-4457
to confidentially discuss your FAA medical certification issues.
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