Originally Posted by
canadiancow
I would hope that at any point in time a pilot would be able to say, "I'm too tired to safely operate this flight".
As long as it's not a regular occurrence, I don't see that as being any different from "I have the flu".
"Pilot fatigue" has been cited as a contributing factor in too many incidents.
This, this, and so much this. Thank you.
There are times where one might be "legal" both contractually and by FAA standards, but for some reason or another, be too tired to work safely. As someone who's felt the effects that a reserve crew member's schedule can cause on a person, I will
never be upset if a pilot is too tired to work a flight. Even if I'd miss a holiday at home with my family, or an important event, etc. Getting there safely is better than never getting there at all.