Originally Posted by
Al Czervik
Thought I'd post this here since you guys have to be the pros. Having trouble adjusting to night flying (red eyes). Have tried melatonin for day sleeping. Any other suggestions? Are there approved "better" sleep aids to take within X amount of time before flying? Kudos.. Don't know how you gents do this on a regular basis.
Thanks.
I hauled cargo in wide bodies flying the backside of the clock, never got used to it, I was always tired even on my off days. It's got to age you prematurely! I avoid red eyes now like the plague! Hence the little jet.