Ghost
In general agree totally with your post. Bang on. But...
Originally Posted by
Ghostflyer
We have these wonderful guides on how to plan for flights but they do not allow for guys that can't sleep in the bunk or find it difficult to go to work when not aclimatised.
... in my opinion this is one of the very few things you cannot blame the company for. If a ULR pilot cannot sleep in the bunk and is too tired to do his work, he is in the wrong job and should seek employment with a short haul carrier.
Sorry if it is taken a bit out of context, as I absolutely agree with the overall fatigue problem.
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