Originally Posted by
Bond
2) The average subject needs 5 hours of sleep minimum to function, anything under 5 hours becomes sleep deprivation and also degrades performance.
Make of it what you will, but the fatigue factor has to be addressed from all angles, not just the pilots.
Don't doubt the survey one bit. I'm curious if they were to take it further, or if the information is out there. How long can the subject adequately function on that 5 hours of sleep? I doubt it's anything past 8 hours.
I know I've had the typical 5 hours of sleep, been able to function just fine on that 2ish hour flight to the hub. But as soon as I sit down on that 2-3 hour sit, it becomes a struggle for the remaining 8-9 hours of duty.