CONTROLLING PILOT ERROR: FATIGUE

With up to 80% of accidents attributed to pilot error, this new series is critically important. It identifies and examines the ten top areas of concern to pilot safety. Each book contains real-life pilot stories drawn from FAA/NASA databases, valuable "save-yourself" techniques and an action agenda of preventive techniques pilots can implement to avoid risks.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction.
Chapter 2. It's Been a Rough Day.
Chapter 3. The Daily Two-Peak Pattern of Errors.
Chapter 4. Sleep Biology and Napping.
Chapter 5. Sleep in the News.
Chapter 6. Dealing with Jet Lag.
Chapter 7. Cumulative Fatigue: It All Ads Up.
Chapter 8. Can the Pharmacy Help?
Chapter 9. A Prescription for Fighting Fatigue.
References.
Appendix A: Hints for Good Sleep Hygiene.
Appendix B: Napping Plan.