How do airplane pilots drive the plane for long period of times? Ex: 9 hours.
In: 15
Coffee and autopilot.
Source: Am pilot.
Serious answer is we have strict limits on how long we can fly before we require rest depending on the number of flights to be carried out and the time we reported for work.
I can fly to Egypt and back which is a 12+ hour day and not require rest. Long haul airlines carry a relief crew so the operating crew can take a break.
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