Question of the Week: How Much Sleep Do Pilots Need?

Editorial Staff

Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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The FAA is currently revising its sleep rules for "big iron" pilots, a process that is generating controversy.
The article features a poll asking readers about their personal standards for "enough rest," linking to current and past poll results.
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The FAA is reworking its sleep rules for big iron pilots, and it’s causing controversy.

What are your personal standards for “enough rest”?
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