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The Fatigued Pilot : Recognizing and Managing Fatigue

Written By Aviation Careers Podcast on Friday, Dec 16, 2011 | 11:01 PM

 
Over the past decade fatigue has been a contributing factor in aircraft accidents and incidents. Of the 1,424 flight crew members responding to a NASA survey of fatigue factors in regional airline operations, 80 percent acknowledged having "nodded off" during a flight at some time. Pilots are on their own to combat fatigue. With increasingly complex and demanding schedules fatigue is a challenge for all pilots. The following video describes what pilots can do to recognize and reduce fatigue. For More Information and Links to Fatigue Countermeasures Training (FAA Wings Eligible) Visit : http://expertaviator.com/2011/12/17/the-fatigued-pilot-recognizing-and-managing-fatigue/