http://cbs4denver.com/investigates/airline.pilots.rest.2.1813048.html
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It's called pilot fatigue: tired pilots at the controls of your plane. Aviation safety experts say how to address pilot fatigue is a major, ongoing issue in the industry. Many airlines provide pilots with crew rooms or sleeping lounges equipped with couches, comfortable recliners or cots, so pilots can grab a nap during layovers.
"An opportunity for a pilot to gain some rest in a crew room is just invaluable," said Steve Cowell, a Denver-based aviation safety consultant. Cowell, who was a pilot for several regional airlines, says "pilot fatigue has been a major component of incidents and accidents that have occurred."
What a great airline to work for!
It's called pilot fatigue: tired pilots at the controls of your plane. Aviation safety experts say how to address pilot fatigue is a major, ongoing issue in the industry. Many airlines provide pilots with crew rooms or sleeping lounges equipped with couches, comfortable recliners or cots, so pilots can grab a nap during layovers.
"An opportunity for a pilot to gain some rest in a crew room is just invaluable," said Steve Cowell, a Denver-based aviation safety consultant. Cowell, who was a pilot for several regional airlines, says "pilot fatigue has been a major component of incidents and accidents that have occurred."
