Fatigue is a serious aviation safety issue and affects pilot awakening and operational safety. The CEO of Aerviva said this is a serious issue that can have a detrimental impact on the health of the pilot and flight safety.
Fatigue poses an important safety risk, especially in aviation. Airlines involves 24 hours a day. Psychologist Dr. John A. Caldwell has pointed out that pilot fatigue has been the most phenomenal issue for the National Road Safety Board (NTSB) since 1990.
One example of tragic fatigue was the 2010 Air India Express 812 crash that arrived in Mangalore. Based on the India Court of India report, the aircraft's cockpit audio recorder showed that the captain was asleep on most flights for an hour and 40 minutes of the 2-hour, five-minute journey.
Fatigue can arise from many forms of causes, mainly including reduced arousal and reduced performance, which can put an individual's abilities at risk. Fatigue slows reaction times and leads to impaired concentration and decision-making. In addition to poor performance during flight (chronic) fatigue, it also has long-term health effects, including sleep loss, prolonged awakening, and irregular circadian phase.
“Managing crew fatigue is not just about guidelines. This is a serious issue that can have a detrimental impact on pilot health and flight safety. Therefore, all passengers and crew safety Compliance with regulatory policies and fatigue management programs is essential to ensure sex,” said Abdelmagid Bouzougarh, CEO of Aerviva.
What is fatigue?
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) defines fatigue as a “physiological condition of poor mental or physical performance capabilities. This is a crew's vigilance and the aircraft can be operated safely or safely. It is caused by a state of arousal that can impair your ability to perform related duties.' In other words, fatigue is a direct result of long-term, intense physical or mental efforts. It occurs when the body's resources are depleted at a greater rate than the exchanged ones.
Mental fatigue is primarily caused by task time and cognitive load. Aviation's mental type and drowsiness have been mentioned as the most important forms of fatigue. This type of fatigue can be caused by mental strain or mental stress, excessive stimulation and maximization, and jet lag, boredom, lack of sleep, illness, or depression.
Fatigue can be physiological or subjective. The first one reflects the need for your body to replenish and recover. This condition may be linked to a person's current health, physical activity, circadian rhythms, and alcohol consumption. In this case, it is very important to understand that a person needs to rest properly. Individual perceptions of how sleepy they feel is defined as subjective fatigue. This form of fatigue is influenced by factors such as lack of sleep and motivational levels.
The relationship between fatigue and vigilance
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are general effects related to fatigue, including increased reaction times, inability to make decisions, reduced arousal, and situational awareness. Situational awareness is associated with vigilance, which refers to an individual's ability to provide close and continuous attention to the field of stimulation for a period of time. When it comes to pilots, the attention of the flight crew is important. This includes recognizing and predicting flight stages, their development, weather conditions, communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC), and monitoring times and waypoints.
Long-range pilots usually associate fatigue with jet lags caused by cross-flight times, while short-term Howl pilots associate fatigue during flight mandatory periods with operational demand. Fatigue pilots may not be able to easily accept ratings of degraded performance or improve performance despite increased effort. Even when we are tired, people tend not to link it directly to loss of vigilance. One day people will easily overestimate their abilities. However, in many cases, a decrease in vigilance is indicated by undesirable outcomes of decisions and actions.
Based on data from the European Cockpit Association (ECA) data, the impact of cognitive fatigue on airline pilot performance was obtained through a survey applied to over 6,000 European airline pilots, with roughly 80% of the results being It is known that about 80% of them know. Dealing with cockpit fatigue. A significant portion of the pilot is already unexpectedly falling asleep during the flight (i.e. without prior notice to other pilots).
According to the BBC, aviation accidents are still very rare, but when they occur, 80% are the result of human error, with 15-20% of human error in fatal accidents accounting for pilot fatigue. It's there. In 2009, the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashed in Buffalo (USA). The causes of the accident were shown as inadequate training, unnecessary conversations between air traffic control squads during takeoff and landing, pilot flight after failing ability tests, and fatigue. Both pilots had long commutes and slept in the crew's lounge before their flight, instead of the hotel.
Shared responsibility makes a big difference
The main causes of pilot fatigue are circadian rhythms, continuous awakening, and unrequited sleep. However, there are other factors, such as length of workdays, irregular shifts, multiple layovers, time limits available for sleep, and even cockpit ergonomics.
Crews are trained to identify signs of fatigue in their teammates and are encouraged to report their fatigue before flying. According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), crews are suitable for their personal state to run as long as their personal state is likely to be at risk. You should not know that there is no or carry out any suspicious duties. Cooperation and empathy between crew members can reduce the risk of human error during flight.
Cabin crews can help each other to avoid fatigue from cross-checking and monitoring, and can pay special attention to coworkers who appear tired as they aim to make more dangerous decisions. , their reaction times may be longer. During flight, cabin crews can be reassured that pilots will not experience dehydration by providing snacks. Your caffeine intake should be considered. Caffeine intake can affect sleep quality later. Cabin crews must not deflect flight attendants during controlled rest periods and should not avoid essential conversations at critical stages of the flight.
“From a pilot fatigue perspective, the members of the cabin crew can be considered the primary line of defense. The well-trained cabin crew recognizes early signs of pilot fatigue, assesses the situation, and the pilot Work closely to prevent further stimulation from experiencing. It is also very important to develop airlines that feel encouraged to report concerns about pilot fatigue. ” says Aerviva CEO.
Fatigue can cause irritation, and mood changes can have a negative effect on communication ability. Therefore, by dealing with demanding passengers, the cabin crew can be one another, as tired teammates have low stress tolerance, low judgment obstacles and low communication skills can lead to further escalation of conflict. We shall support you.
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