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AvTalk Episode 259: Asleep at the sidestick

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Pilot Fatigue and In-Flight Incidents

The chapter delves into a concerning incident in Indonesia where both pilots of a flight fell asleep on the flight deck, raising issues of pilot fatigue and safety regulations. It discusses similar past instances and the challenges pilots face in managing their sleep schedules when operating flights across different time zones. The narrative emphasizes the importance of proper rest guidelines and the potential use of technology to monitor pilot alertness in preventing such incidents.

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