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Circadian Rhythm Test responses (cont'd)
Responses to Question, "What time do you need to get up each morning?"
Circadian Rhythm Test responses (cont'd)
Responses to Statement, "Describe how you sleep. (Assume you need to wake up at a certain time each morning.): How I fall asleep"
Circadian Rhythm Test responses (cont'd)
Responses to Statement, "Describe how you sleep. (Assume you need to wake up at a certain time each morning.): My ability to stay asleep at night."
Circadian Rhythm Test responses (cont'd)
Responses to Statement, "How my body naturally wakes up."
Circadian Rhythm Test responses (cont'd)
Responses to Question, "What time of year do you notice sleep, energy or mood problems?"
Circadian Rhythm Test responses (cont'd)
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Responses to Question, "What time of year do you notice sleep, energy or mood problems? Ends"
Recommendations
Educate pilots concerning the need for regular healthy meals when operating conditions allow; carriers can help in this area by providing catered in-flight meal service, healthy choices at airport diners, or encouraging pilots to pack their own meals as they prefer.
Pilots should recognize when they are too tired or sick to fly and notify appropriate superiors.
Recommendations (cont'd)
Identify optimal scheduling arrangements that avoid stretching pilots' work limits.
At the national level, some industry analysts also recommend that the FAA revise current laws to reflect the same level of oversight that exists for other activities that affect fatigue in the workplace.
