skytrucker
That's a 10-4 good buddy
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2001
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The one and only reason there has not been changes to duty times is simple. Greed. As usual, it always comes down to $$$. The companies have it, you don't.
Because fatigue is so hard to qualify as a direct factor in so many accidents, it simply gets lumped in as pilot error.
If i remember correctly, the USAF had a 12 hour rest period. that's in times of peace mind you, and it was a few years ago, but I think its still the same. It was actual rest. At the hotel, behind closed doors, no crew responsibilities. I don't know if the other services do the same. Anyone know what the latest is for the military on rest times?
When the FAA starts listening to the NTSB and stops caving to airline special interest lobbyists, maybe a few more people will live a little longer. But then again, its only human lives, what's that worth?
Because fatigue is so hard to qualify as a direct factor in so many accidents, it simply gets lumped in as pilot error.
If i remember correctly, the USAF had a 12 hour rest period. that's in times of peace mind you, and it was a few years ago, but I think its still the same. It was actual rest. At the hotel, behind closed doors, no crew responsibilities. I don't know if the other services do the same. Anyone know what the latest is for the military on rest times?
When the FAA starts listening to the NTSB and stops caving to airline special interest lobbyists, maybe a few more people will live a little longer. But then again, its only human lives, what's that worth?