leaving home around 1200 for the 1500 flt, arriving in Perth about 1800 for a 2100 departure to lhr. Of course that guy is buggered so 'I'll have the first break if that's OK, mate.' Except the other guy did the same...
It's happening now. I recently spent the first three or four hours up the front with another pilot late at night, who couldn't stay awake, at one point falling asleep mid-sentence as he spoke. He'd been "busy at home all day" before getting the last flight to Melbourne. Unfortunately his offsider who was in the bunk was equally knackered.
Was he taking his responsibilities seriously?
And can you attribute any safety 'events' to the pilots you've inferred are being irresponsible?
Yeah, fair point…..
I say let any car driver who's completely sh1tfaced drive too, especially if he hasn't had an 'event' before.
The alcohol/fatigue analogy is been done to death but remains relevant. Would you turn up to work after a few beers?