787 OFCR
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787 OFCR
I’ve been flying the 787-9 with an OFCR for a year, and I find it difficult to sleep in the bunk.
I’d like to get an idea if this is common, or are most people sleeping like babies. What tips, tricks or traps are there for maximising the ability to sleep. I find the mattress far too thin, and now very compressed, which wrecks my already bad back.
How do you set up your nest?
I’d like to get an idea if this is common, or are most people sleeping like babies. What tips, tricks or traps are there for maximising the ability to sleep. I find the mattress far too thin, and now very compressed, which wrecks my already bad back.
How do you set up your nest?
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From: FL390
Earplugs. Something to stick over the stupid buttons to block out the light.
Using the other bunk helps sometimes if the mattress is squished. I end up with cramp in my shoulders a lot because of the way I sink into the "groove" in a worn out mattress.
You're also sleeping with your feet raised by 2 degrees which can exacerbate heartburn etc. Ultimately there's not much you can do, really, especially if the cabin crew are slamming latches and trolleys around underneath.
Using the other bunk helps sometimes if the mattress is squished. I end up with cramp in my shoulders a lot because of the way I sink into the "groove" in a worn out mattress.
You're also sleeping with your feet raised by 2 degrees which can exacerbate heartburn etc. Ultimately there's not much you can do, really, especially if the cabin crew are slamming latches and trolleys around underneath.
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From: Mordor
If that’s any consolation, my sleep quality in this hole is cr@p as well. I’m always either too hot or too warm, or can’t sleep for other reasons.
It it still beats sleeping in non-flat business class seat with passenger next to you, like on my previous a/c...
It it still beats sleeping in non-flat business class seat with passenger next to you, like on my previous a/c...
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From: Oztrailia
We have the same issues on the A350 overhead crew rest bunks as well.
The mattress is too damn hard and those stupid lights in buttons which we have to cover.
I find it hard to sleep unless you are really tired.
However as said above, it beats a business class flat bed seat.
The mattress is too damn hard and those stupid lights in buttons which we have to cover.
I find it hard to sleep unless you are really tired.
However as said above, it beats a business class flat bed seat.
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From: Germany
Lavender Oil on my pillow usually does the trick. Carry some in my flight bag. Just make sure you change the pillow case for
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A friend of mine on the 777 says he did a lot of sleeping in the chair instead of the bunk. Liked it dark and would end up squeezing sheets and pillow cases in various areas to block out the lights. Why can't Boeing make the OFCR truly dark. One can find the exit if need be and don't need multiple emergency lights and bright seatbelt/washroom occupied lights.
One thing that was helpful for the hard mattress bunks was to use the duvet that was provided by the airline. One was provided for each bunk. Fold it over so it was twice as thick. And.....grab a couple more from the first class area from empty seats and folded them over as well. Now there are 6 layers of duvet and a nice soft sleeping surface.
One thing that was helpful for the hard mattress bunks was to use the duvet that was provided by the airline. One was provided for each bunk. Fold it over so it was twice as thick. And.....grab a couple more from the first class area from empty seats and folded them over as well. Now there are 6 layers of duvet and a nice soft sleeping surface.
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From: india
Unfortunately 777 OFCR certifications (and assuming 787 as well) require display of lights warning signs etc so while one would need a truly dark environment to sleep, it will never be a reality.
Eculaytus oil does the trick quite well. Maybe some wet towels as well. And of course gotto to be really tired.
‘For a while I carried my own memory foam 12inches by 18inches orthopedic pillow, it helped but was cumbersome-so left it after a while.
Lastly use use ear plugs it firstly helps I think.
Good luck
Eculaytus oil does the trick quite well. Maybe some wet towels as well. And of course gotto to be really tired.
‘For a while I carried my own memory foam 12inches by 18inches orthopedic pillow, it helped but was cumbersome-so left it after a while.
Lastly use use ear plugs it firstly helps I think.
Good luck
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From: Everett, WA
I wonder if they could get away with a 'dimmer switch' arrangement, with some safety override that automatically restored full bright below a certain altitude?
Last edited by tdracer; 25th September 2019 at 21:06. Reason: fix typo
