Originally Posted by
cal73
I think that two hour extension is at PIC's discretion.
Just say "NO"!
But yes this rest rule change is a big game of whack a mole. MGMT will take the time to re-adjust the schedules to take advantage of the new loop holes. Voila
Even with the 2 hour discretion the new FTDT rules are more restrictive, especially with hard throttle up block times. While its impossible to not to see how the ATA (A4A, whatever) exerted its massive influence in mitigating the new rules, I can't see how it will result in zero new pilot positions across the entire industry.
The new rules contain a few very limited reliefs on current regs but that appears to be more than offset everywhere else. The only real "give back" over current rules is the 9 hour block 2 man ops, but with that being a hard time at throttle up with no relief under any circumstances, and with duty limits under the current 16 anyway, how can this be 100% manning neutral?