Study of tiredness in pilots flying long overnight routes
This study looks at how tired pilots get when flying long overnight flights, and might help improve safety and scheduling. If you're a line pilot who spends at least half of your usual monthly schedule on flights over eight hours, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are an active-duty, medically qualified pilot.
- You currently fly long-haul (over 8 hours) routes as a line pilot.
- At least 50% of your typical monthly schedule is long-haul flying.
- You do not have diabetes or other metabolic disorders.
- You are not currently trying to lose weight or receiving GLP-1 injections.
- You are not sensitive to light (per your self-report).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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