Managing the challenge of fatigue for pilots operating ultra-long range flights.

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Managing the challenge of fatigue for pilots operating ultra-long range flights.

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Massey University

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Massey Research Online

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Introduction: Ultra-long range (ULR) flights are defined as exceeding regulatory limits: normally 16 h flight time. They pose challenges due to long duty periods that could result in extended wakefulness and sleep loss, increasing the risk of fatigue. This study describes the mitigations used to manage fatigue in these operations. Two data collection phases were conducted on the Auckland-Chicago ULR route: when the route commenced (Study 1) and when the flight crew complement was altered (Stu...

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2024-01-11

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https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/69627

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Fatigue Risk Management System / fatigue mitigations / in-flight sleep / Karolinska Sleepiness Scale / Samn-Perelli Crew Status Check / Psychomotor Vigilance Task / actigraphic sleep / workload

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