Common Misconceptions about Fatigue
- Eight hours of rest are as beneficial as eight hours of sleep.
- I know exactly how tired I am.
- I have lost sleep before, and I did just fine.
- I’m motivated enough to just push through it.
- I am a highly experienced and capable pilot (have the “right stuff’) and can still fly an aircraft even if I am tired.
- I don’t need more than three or four hours of sleep every night.
- If I’m tired, all I need is a cup of coffee to feel better.
- There is a quick and easy fix for fatigue.
- One cure will work for everyone.
