Much emphasis is now placed on alcohol but what about operating when not 100% fit?
Yes I realise the legislation says that we must be fit to operate but has any research been done into the effect on flying judgement and performance when, for example, suffering from a cold?
I am not currently employed in aviation but I am in a safety critical job in Transport. I am currently off sick due to a bout of flu. When I went sick there was the odd muttering about whether there were enough relief personnel to cover - surely this type of "intimidation" to work when not fit is just as bad as flying when marginally over the limit?