
Even pilots who spend fewer hours on duty than prescribed by flight time limitations suffer from high levels of fatigue, sleep problems and mental health issues, according to a study by Swiss researchers.1
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Even with flight time limitations, commercial pilots, especially short-haul pilots, experience significant fatigue and related issues, researchers say.
by Linda Werfelman | November 1, 2021
Even pilots who spend fewer hours on duty than prescribed by flight time limitations suffer from high levels of fatigue, sleep problems and mental health issues, according to a study by Swiss researchers.1
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