When Xyla Foxlin visited her gynecologist for the routine replacement of her IUD it set off a chain of events that ultimately led to her being found medically unfit to continue flying her beloved Cessna 140. She’s harnessing her considerable talent as a social media influencer and YouTuber to draw attention to the plight of thousands of pilots with treatable or even curable mental health issues who dare not be honest about their conditions for fear that what’s happened to her might happen to them. She’s part of a group trying to get Congress to support the Mental Health In Aviation Act.
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Key Takeaways:
- Xyla Foxlin was medically disqualified from flying her plane after mental health disclosures, stemming from a routine IUD replacement, brought attention to her condition.
- Her experience highlights a broader issue where thousands of pilots with treatable mental health conditions fear honesty due to the risk of losing their flight status.
- Foxlin is leveraging her social media platform to raise awareness and advocate for the "Mental Health In Aviation Act" to support affected pilots.
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