Which approach genuinely counteracts fatigue for a pilot who must operate safely?

• A.Energy drinks taken at regular intervals
• B.Getting adequate sleep and taking planned rest breaks away from the controls
• C.Turning up screen brightness to stay stimulated

Why

Sleep and rest are the only measures that actually restore a fatigued brain. Stimulants and tricks can mask symptoms briefly, but they do not rebuild attention or judgment.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 9 · ACS knowledge area: Physiological Factors · From the Emergency Procedures & Human Factors practice bank (HUM-062).

Practice this category as a full test

More Fatigue Countermeasures That Work questions

• During a flyaway, the aircraft stops responding to control inputs and continues away from the operating area. What should the remote PIC do first?
• Why must lost-link and return-to-home settings be confirmed before takeoff rather than after a link failure occurs?
• If GPS positioning is lost in flight and the aircraft reverts to an attitude-style mode without position holding, what change should the remote PIC expect?
• A low-battery warning appears while the aircraft is still over the work area with useful pictures left to take. What is the correct response?
• A removed lithium battery begins smoking and catches fire on the ground. What is a sound immediate response?