I think this hearing is a really excellent way to begin this wider discussion.
I understand the responsibility of the pilot. That's the responsibility of a professional to himself or herself in the profession, and the r...
And, Mr. Prater, my guess is--you run a pilots organization and you're going to want to say, 'You know what, they have a right to commute wh...
It is essential that we consider these things urgent, based on what we now know--or 'dire,' as the Captain indicated.
We know that something significant has changed with respect to air travel in this country.
We can surely figure out what we need to do to address what Mr. Prater says is a 'dire problem.'
I don't understand this issue about solving a fatigue issue by napping.
Pilot fatigue has consistently been an issue with the NTSB and the FAA.
The issue of pilot fatigue is serious and merits attention.
it's essential that we get this done.
The issue of pilot fatigue is not new.