Why Ultra-Long-Haul Pilots Prefer An Uneven 4/6/2 Rest Pattern Over An Even Split On A 14.5-Hour Flight

Why Ultra-Long-Haul Pilots Prefer An Uneven 4/6/2 Rest Pattern Over An Even Split On A 14.5-Hour Flight

Commercial Aviation Oct 31, 2026

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Pilots must find the most effective way to ensure alertness at the most critical stages of flight.


Originally published at simpleflying.com by Josh Lamb.

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