Israeli combat pilots may soon fly high on Viagra

[dgriffin]

JERUSALEM – It might harm their reputation, but Israel’s air force is considering giving its combat pilots Viagra to improve their performance -- in the air.

A recent study conducted by Israeli doctors among mountain climbers in Africa found a link between erectile dysfunction drugs and improved performance in high altitudes, the mass-selling Yediot Aharonot reported on Thursday.

The active ingredient in the drugs was found to make climbers perform better in an environment with less oxygen, which causes fatigue and dizziness.

This has led army doctors to consider giving jet fighter pilots -- who can fly at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet (15,000 metres) -- the same drug, the report said.

“The Viagra family of drugs is considered effective in these conditions because when there is a long shortage in oxygen it leads to high blood pressure in the lungs, and the drugs help fight that,” the report quoted military medical sources as saying. – Sapa-AFP.

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[Clipper]

That will work on short missions. But what happens when they are on a long mission and have had an erection for more than the 6 hours cautioned against in the commercials? I suppose that they will haul ass for the nearest hospital for proper treatment, or go home for a little relief from their wifey poo.

If the jewish pilot down the street lands an F-16 on the street and runs in his house, please be understanding. It is probably an extreme medical emergency!! LOL

[suz]

They can use it to hang a towel on it.

[Clipper]

Things could get touchy, if he pilot tells the copilot to grab the stick and he grabs the wrong one, they could both be killed when they fly the aircraft into a mountain. Hell, I wonder it the Israeli Air Force has that "don't ask don't tell" thing going on??

God!!!! I have this horrible vision in my head now, of "Smiling Bob" from the Levitra commercials, flying a combat aircraft with that shit eating smile on his face!!!

Hell, maybe they just need a younger Air Force.

[frankcor]

I wouldn't touch this topic with a 10-foot pole.

[Swimmy]

Fly hard or Fly home. I would assume they save the blue pill until the reach feet wet, pop the pill, and perform to new heights.

[dgriffin]

I guess the Blue Angels would want to take 2 pills apiece.

[dgriffin]

Seriously ... sort of .... will athletes grab on to this? Like steroids? Can't imagine the complete infield standing there with boners.

[Clipper]

Gee Frank, a 10 foot pole might require 2 tablets! I can't imagine the whole damn Israeli Air Force flying around with an erection.

I can hear it now, "Eagle one to Eagle two, hurry up and drop those bombs, I want to get home before this sucker goes down!"

Pop an exlax with that and the poor pilots won't know if they are comin' or goin'! LOL

[Swimmy]

It would add a bit of drag and be awfully painful to have one in a speedo.