Essential Supplies for Flying The Line
08-01-2018, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Note about melatonin, it works great and I use for vacation and mil travel... but at some point the FAA put it on the no-fly med list.
Straight from the FAA. Every operator I’ve flown with has encouraged its use to lessen the effects of circadian rhythm shifts as needed.
08-01-2018, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkSideMoon
“Occasional or limited use of sleep aids, such as for circadian rhythm disruption in commercial air operations, is allowable for pilots.”
Straight from the FAA. Every operator I’ve flown with has encouraged its use to lessen the effects of circadian rhythm shifts as needed.
Straight from the FAA. Every operator I’ve flown with has encouraged its use to lessen the effects of circadian rhythm shifts as needed.
https://www.leftseat.com/faa-medical...ion-melatonin/
Where did you find the FAA policy?
08-01-2018, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
There's some confusion out there, and it's changed over the years. These guys seem to think it can be used but with approval, and you have to use it continuously. I only ever use it to adjust my sleep cycle, and certainly have no need or desire to use it daily.
https://www.leftseat.com/faa-medical...ion-melatonin/
Where did you find the FAA policy?
https://www.leftseat.com/faa-medical...ion-melatonin/
Where did you find the FAA policy?
08-01-2018, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Note about melatonin, it works great and I use for vacation and mil travel... but at some point the FAA put it on the no-fly med list.
08-01-2018, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Fleet Warp
Really? That's stupid. It has no side effects. And my quality of health has improved dramatically with higher quality sleep in crappy hotel beds. I only use it on the road. Don't need it at home in my nice bed. Thanks for the heads up tho. I'll never admit it irl
However... experiment before you use it online. It will impair you for some number of hours, for me it's about six, so I never take it less than eight hours before I need to be doing anything.
08-01-2018, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiskyWhisky
What size (diameter) cup holder does the CRJ 200/700/900 have for BYOWB bring your own water bottle?
the 700/900 hold a normal can.
08-01-2018, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyyGuyy
the 200 has a micro cup holder. probably holds one of those 6 ounce coke cans. a standard coke can won't fit.
the 700/900 hold a normal can.
the 700/900 hold a normal can.
How about flashlights. You guys carry your own LED for night time preflights, or does the aircraft typically have one?
08-01-2018, 09:24 AM
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