This report is the eleventh in a series on the physiological effects of flight operations on flight crews. A 119-question survey was completed by 1,424 flight crewmembers from 26 regional carriers to identify factors contributing to fatigue in regional airline operations. Identified fatigue factors included multiple flight segments, scheduling considerations, varying regulations, and others. The two most commonly cited fatigue factors regarded flying multiple (more than four) segments. Scheduling factors accounted for nine of the ten most common recommendations to reduce fatigue in regional operations. Differing requirements among regulations were cited as contributing to fatigue. Other identified factors were the flight deck environment, automation, and diet. The data suggested specific recommendations, including education of industry personnel about fatigue issues and examination of scheduling practices. Analyzing scheduling practices and identifying potential improvements may result in reduced fatigue as well as other benefits to operations.


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    Title :

    Crew Factors in Flight Operations, 11


    Contributors:
    E. L. Co (author) / K. B. Gregory (author) / J. M. Johnson (author) / M. R. Rosekind (author)

    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    44 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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