Could letting pilots take a nap make flying safer?

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Sat, 10/24/2009 - 10:46

Charles Lindbergh famously fell asleep while crossing the Atlantic, and despite strict federal rules against it, experienced airline pilots say it's not uncommon to sneak a nap inside the cockpit.


 

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