fatigue, Human Factors, In-depth Feature
A study of U.S. helicopter air ambulance pilots on seven-day work cycles found that half of those participating had poor quality sleep.
A fatigue risk assessment of helicopter air ambulance (HAA) pilots in the United States detected few differences in the fatigue levels of those on daytime, nighttime, and mixed-shift schedules but identified “small but significant” effects of fatigue over consecutive duty days.
Transport Canada seeks action on runway safety, fatigue, SMS, and oversight.
Aviation History, fatigue, News
Fatigue management has progressed through the decades, from pilots ‘propping an eye open’ to data-driven…
2025 schedules will reflect new rest rules and overtime limits.
