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FAA punishes 2 go! airline pilots accused of falling asleep

The Federal Aviation Administration suspended the licenses of two go! airline pilots who allegedly fell asleep during a flight from Honolulu to Hilo earlier this year.
Captain Scott Oltman completed a 60-day suspension on Sept. 9 after the FAA cited him for careless and reckless operation of an aircraft and for failing to maintain radio communications, according to records provided by the FAA.
First Officer Dillon Shepley served a 45-day suspension for careless and reckless operation of a plane, the FAA said. Shepley's suspension also was completed on Sept. 9. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News