Originally Posted by
HalinTexas
It's only intimidation if you let it be, and they succeed. If they're paying for it, let them spend all that money. Part of the diagnosis is questioning. If if you've ever actually fallen asleep in the cockpit, or anywhere else for no reason then you might. If you answer the question, "I called in fatigued because I'm tired and might fall asleep." Then you're clear. Just say, "I'm making sure that I'm properly rested."
Are they giving you a full sleep study night? That is the only way to find out of possible sleep apnea.
I know that in europe, pilots having sleep apnea are simply sleeping with a CPAP machine prescribed by a doctor and still flying the line.
How does the FAA handle this? Anyone having a first class medical after being apnea-diagnosed?