Pilots asleep in the air - officially?
Article Abstract:
Federal officials may legalize naps for pilots working 16 hour shifts. Research done by NASA shows that short naps by one pilot at a time could improve performance and prevent accidental dozing at dangerous moments.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1993
Laws, regulations and rules, Airlines, Physiological aspects, Air pilots, Aircraft pilots
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1993
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Pilots and passengers get another set of eyes
Article Abstract:
An electronic system to avoid airplane collisions will be required in almost 4,300 US airliners by Dec 1993. The device picks up signals from other planes and gives instructions to avoid possible collisions.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1992
Safety and security measures, Aeronautics, Airplanes, Aircraft collision avoidance systems
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1992
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