Pilot Fatigue and Sleep Patterns in Long-Range and Ultra-Long-Range Operations

FAA CAMI · CAMI technical report · DOT/FAA/AM-22/9 · Published 2022-06-01 · FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute · 1 author

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Abstract

Field study of crew sleep and alertness during ultra-long-range commercial operations. Combines actigraphy, sleep diaries, and PVT-B reaction tests. Findings inform FAA part 117 flight/duty limitations and augmented-crew rest-period requirements.

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FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute FAA CAMI

Keywords

pilot fatigue
circadian
ULR operations
part 117

Citation

FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (2022). Pilot Fatigue and Sleep Patterns in Long-Range and Ultra-Long-Range Operations. FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. FAA CAMI ID DOT/FAA/AM-22/9. https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/oamtechreports/ ↗