Safe sleeping pills ?
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Hey Tin, you sure you live in Darwhine? I know a bloke what lived/s in Cairns who was a bit like you, "gear up" and all.
His trusty side kick one night, sick of the never ending fuel calcs to determine if they could make TSV, all the while Skip was in the land of zzzzzzzzzzz, established the aircraft on glideslope down the 01 ILS and at a convenient time, pressed the GPWS Test.
Poor old Skip, woke with a start, to a screen full of lights, nose down pitch, and the GPWS screaming "terrain, terrain, whoop whoop, pull up, pull up.
I never did hear if he went to sleep again.
His trusty side kick one night, sick of the never ending fuel calcs to determine if they could make TSV, all the while Skip was in the land of zzzzzzzzzzz, established the aircraft on glideslope down the 01 ILS and at a convenient time, pressed the GPWS Test.
Poor old Skip, woke with a start, to a screen full of lights, nose down pitch, and the GPWS screaming "terrain, terrain, whoop whoop, pull up, pull up.
I never did hear if he went to sleep again.
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I've been long haul for 35 years and used halcion for about 25.
I used to think I'd never make it to retirement age, my life was hell sleeping was so bad but since Pfizer invented those little purple things it's a breeze. Never considered myself addicted and in general don't use them at home unless there's insomnia after a tour of duty. 2/3 days max.
Before a long haul night flight get up early, go to bed early and set the mood, curtains closed watch TV for an hour and enjoy 3/4 hours real good shuteye.
Never wake up hungover or drowsy, and if I can't get any sleep during the flight it's still not a big deal.
I've been hearing bad things about halcion for years (axe murders etc) but my pills are prescribed by my DME and he reckons use what works for you.
I used to think I'd never make it to retirement age, my life was hell sleeping was so bad but since Pfizer invented those little purple things it's a breeze. Never considered myself addicted and in general don't use them at home unless there's insomnia after a tour of duty. 2/3 days max.
Before a long haul night flight get up early, go to bed early and set the mood, curtains closed watch TV for an hour and enjoy 3/4 hours real good shuteye.
Never wake up hungover or drowsy, and if I can't get any sleep during the flight it's still not a big deal.
I've been hearing bad things about halcion for years (axe murders etc) but my pills are prescribed by my DME and he reckons use what works for you.
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At Ansett, the company doctor put out a memo saying to stay clear of valerian as it has all sorts of wierd and long term side effects. I think from memory he mentioned long term liver and brain damage.
