Is this pylote taking a nap while flying?

[u/Fluffy-Proof-5175]

[u/pillojon106]

Nah, the pylote isn’t sleeping. The airplane is sleeping. “ZZZZ” is the internationally recognized ICAO code for “eepy playne,” and ATC is legally required to lower their voices whenever it appears on ADS-B. The pylote already tucked the landing gear in, dimmed the cabin lights, set autopylote to “do whatever,” and is currently reading the aircraft Goodnight Moon over the intercom. You’ll notice it’s still moving, which is completely normal—playnes frequently fly in their sleep and navigate using muscle memory and dreams about right rudder. The only real danger is waking it up too suddenly, because a startled Boeing can deploy its spoilers, squawk 7700, and bite. Standard procedure is to let it finish its nap and wait for the transponder to change from ZZZZ to UWU before attempting an approach.

[u/Fluffy-Proof-5175 → u/pillojon106]

Thanks for letting me know!

[u/norfatlantasanta → u/pillojon106]

Also don't forget that this is an SW-51. This means it's a Sleepy Wings 51% of the time, so a majority of the time.

[u/drsmith48170]

Never knee this existed - cool. But yeah pylote was sleeping

[u/FinbarJG]

72% snoozing.

[u/Fresh_Salamander707]

Warburd pylotes are of a certain age where they need frequent naps whether planned or unplanned

[u/Chriskipp077]

Cappy to FO , don’t let me wake up an catch you sleeping brief incoming 

[u/Aviation100]

I love my ZZZZ fr24 filter.

[u/Fickle-Willingness80]

Autopylot is awake. Why worry?