If the NTSB has its way, pilots will be asked to record information on sleep apnea issues on their medical certificate form. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that interrupts breathing during sleep, breaking the sleep cycle and inducing fatigue. The recommendation letter from the NTSB, dated Aug. 7, also suggests that the medical form ask about other risk factors that may accompany sleep apnea.
Sleep Disorder Information Sought on FAA Medical Exam Form
Key Takeaways:
- The NTSB recommends that pilots be required to record information about obstructive sleep apnea on their medical certificate forms.
- This recommendation is due to sleep apnea's tendency to interrupt breathing during sleep, leading to pilot fatigue, and also includes asking about accompanying risk factors.
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