Palerider957
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Dizel8 said:They have commenced research on the circadian rhythm issue and after those facts are in, they will then determine their course of action. It is very possible, that they will not endorse changing the limits.
What research needs to be done? NASA, the NTSB, and DOT, all have tons of data to show rest problems. That's why other industries have had to reform, the airlines are the only hold outs. Why this is, I have no idea.
I can only imagine that the airlines have totally coopted the FAA in this area--screaming the revenue card. I guess the FAA feels it's up to individual pilot groups to negotiate their own rest.
Hell, the bus drivers who shuffle us to and from the employee parking lot have much better rest requirements then we do.
It's a bizarre situation if you ask me.