Originally Posted by
Youmightsaythat
Only ONE person knows if they are fatigued or not. Thats the individual. If you are ever in that position and being pressured, tell the airline you require the FAST printout. Watch how quick they back off.
However you might feel or know your fitness to fly, it is only one small part of the equation. By far the most important part (sadly) is having to get documentary proof to support your decision to declare yourself unfit. I am not here trying to justify any airline's OMA but they are the rules we operate to and its best to know them as well as the company and to take appropriate precautions - ie, medical exam or similar.
If you get called in to the office to justify your decision not to fly, what 'defence' are you happier with to support your position?
a) Only one person (me) knows if I am fatigued or not,
or,
b) I felt incredibly tired and unfit to fly so I immediately saw a doctor and here is his professional report confirming me as unfit to fly.