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Old 21st Jul 2007, 12:14
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Tee Emm
 
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How safe is 120 flying hours a month each month?

Interesting conversation with two pilots regarding conditions of service in their overseas airline. One airline (Solomon Islands) schedules their pilots (Twin Otter) for 120 flying hours per month with full approval of their CAA as long as 900 hours a year not exceeded. Thus crews fly 100-120 hours a month until 900 hours then rest of the year free.

The other operator in India with 737NG pilots, also regularly fly 125 hours a month. The fatigue factor must be significant with direct impact on flight safety.
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