Caractacus
The low cost carriers are, in my opinion, pushing pilots into new territory as regards the intensity of working patterns
Absolutely, the effects are of course cumulative. In our case it has been the disruption and patterns rather than hours flown which has over a relatively few years led me to consider options outside aviation.
The truth is I still love flying and don't want to do anything else, but I can seriously see myself eventually losing my medical if I don't get a more reasonable flying job.
I welcome this publicity, it will add pressure after the next accident!
