On the subject of flight time limitations there has been a bit of a stir on the other side of the world in recent days regarding the publication of new recommendations to the European Aviation Safety Agency on the modification of their Flight and Duty Regulations. The airlines say that if implemented they would require 15 - 20% more pilots.
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Flight time limitations: pilots cheer, airlines howl
Final Report "Scientific and Medical Evaluation of Flight Time Limitations"
Last edited by Aquaplaner; 24th Jan 2009 at 06:35.