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Old 25-06-2007, 22:57   #8
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Re: Are tired pilots compromising our safety?

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Originally Posted by Xaccers View Post
Might have done and decided if the Pilot's fallen asleep, he obviously needs it.
Better to have a sleeping pilot who then is awake and alert later, than a sleepy pilot throughout the flight.
Just a thought.
Ideally though, at least one should be awake to take control if the Autopilot fouls up (and they do foul up).
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