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New Pilot Rules: Safer skies, but some delays likely

New rules for pilots are in effect this weekend, resulting from the FAA's investigation of pilot fatigue in a Colgan Air commuter crash a few years ago. The new rules limit pilots to 8 or 9 hour shifts (depending on start time) and require 10 hours between shifts with at least 8 of the 10 available for sleep. There also has to be a 30-hour rest somewhere in the week. Airlines are scrambling to re-arrange schedules; there may be some flight delays in the beginning. DETAILS from USA Today.

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I always thought that was a major problem.Glad they are looking out for the pilots. Anyone who has ever flown a long flight to Asia or Australia knows how tired a passenger gets.I can't imagine having to make critical judgements as a Pilot under little rest.

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