Originally Posted by
SierraWhiskey
So, I haven't gotten around to reading that 1100 pg PDF FTB recommended on DALPA site, but why is it that RES pilots can not pick up any time on days off to help out other brothers/sister's in a time of need? I know I'm new and a little naive (not in judgement).
SW
Because that would take control of your life away from crew skeds and perhaps allow you to fly up to the ALV at some point in the month. Ya see, if you could do that, they wouldn't be able to fly you to ALV -2 and keep you on SC the entire month..
/Sarcasm