Airline Pilot Perceived Fatigue Survey
09-24-2021, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Myfingershurt
Really? You don’t think ones age has an impact on fatigue? You’re insane.as for the other variables, isn’t that the point of research? He’s not saying he has any preconceived notions one way or the other but he might, with enough data points, be able to spot trends among different cultural, racial, ethnic, and/or gender groups. Don’t take everything so personally. Sheesh.
My research does indicate that age is impacted by fatigue. You are correct in that the other points such as race and gender are used simply because it is research. Responses are optional to these items, but it does help make verify I have an accurate picture of the population. I think the he you mention is me, but she is more accurate.
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09-24-2021, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jaxsurf
Maybe because they’re a safety investigator who works for a major airline and not a 91/135 operator?
, but this has not happened and I have not asked. Additionally, company sponsored research sounds great but can cause many problems for a student researcher, because the company ultimately owns your data. This is not the case in my situation, my company does not control my research data.Fatigue in 91/135/Cargo/GA are all interesting topics. However, a dissertation is a little bit like a private pilot certificate. It is a license to learn. The goal is to research, graduate, then publish. Each variable (like adding cargo/91/135, etc) exponentially increases time, workload, and length. I'm looking at around 200-250 pages right now. Adding Cargo, or 135 or 91 would probably increase that at least 100 pages per category. I know you are all dying to read a 500 page dissertation!
Additionally, my committee and I felt that it was easier to control for variables amongst the passenger airline pilot population. 91/135 rules for fatigue vary widely from operator to operator and the type of work conducted is less homogenous.
09-25-2021, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ResearchPilot21
Hi -
The target is U.S. based Airline Pilots flying primarily passengers.
The following things will disqualify you:
-Not being a U.S. based Airline pilot
-Not flying Primarily passengers (91K, 135, Cargo, GA, etc)
-Not having a valid medical
-Having an undiagnosed sleep disorder
-Being on extended training or leave in the last month for more than a week.
My literature review indicated that age could be a factor for fatigue. My survey does ask about gender and ethnicity, however, this is not a focus of what I'm studying and was added at the request of my committee to ensure I'm gathering a representative population. For example, I am a female aviator and the groups I am a part of tend to lean towards that population. However, just 6% of the pilot population is female. If my responders are substantially outside of the predicted population this would be an item to mention in might right up. Age (as long as you are between 21 and 65), ethnicity, or gender will not filter you out.
Thanks for your participation and interest!
The target is U.S. based Airline Pilots flying primarily passengers.
The following things will disqualify you:
-Not being a U.S. based Airline pilot
-Not flying Primarily passengers (91K, 135, Cargo, GA, etc)
-Not having a valid medical
-Having an undiagnosed sleep disorder
-Being on extended training or leave in the last month for more than a week.
My literature review indicated that age could be a factor for fatigue. My survey does ask about gender and ethnicity, however, this is not a focus of what I'm studying and was added at the request of my committee to ensure I'm gathering a representative population. For example, I am a female aviator and the groups I am a part of tend to lean towards that population. However, just 6% of the pilot population is female. If my responders are substantially outside of the predicted population this would be an item to mention in might right up. Age (as long as you are between 21 and 65), ethnicity, or gender will not filter you out.
Thanks for your participation and interest!
09-26-2021, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ResearchPilot21
Hi -
The target is U.S. based Airline Pilots flying primarily passengers.
The following things will disqualify you:
-Not being a U.S. based Airline pilot
-Not flying Primarily passengers (91K, 135, Cargo, GA, etc)
-Not having a valid medical
-Having an undiagnosed sleep disorder
-Being on extended training or leave in the last month for more than a week.
My literature review indicated that age could be a factor for fatigue. My survey does ask about gender and ethnicity, however, this is not a focus of what I'm studying and was added at the request of my committee to ensure I'm gathering a representative population. For example, I am a female aviator and the groups I am a part of tend to lean towards that population. However, just 6% of the pilot population is female. If my responders are substantially outside of the predicted population this would be an item to mention in my dissertation. Age (as long as you are between 21 and 65), ethnicity, or gender will not filter you out.
Thanks for your participation and interest!
The target is U.S. based Airline Pilots flying primarily passengers.
The following things will disqualify you:
-Not being a U.S. based Airline pilot
-Not flying Primarily passengers (91K, 135, Cargo, GA, etc)
-Not having a valid medical
-Having an undiagnosed sleep disorder
-Being on extended training or leave in the last month for more than a week.
My literature review indicated that age could be a factor for fatigue. My survey does ask about gender and ethnicity, however, this is not a focus of what I'm studying and was added at the request of my committee to ensure I'm gathering a representative population. For example, I am a female aviator and the groups I am a part of tend to lean towards that population. However, just 6% of the pilot population is female. If my responders are substantially outside of the predicted population this would be an item to mention in my dissertation. Age (as long as you are between 21 and 65), ethnicity, or gender will not filter you out.
Thanks for your participation and interest!
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