Originally Posted by Sink r8

Very good synopsis.

We cannot wait until 3 hours prior to show to acknowledge, and fly the trip under Part 117.

So, I can clearly not drink from the cup in front of me.

OTOH, we (probably) don't have an obligation to acknowledge an assignment within 2 hours of contact.

So, I can clearly not drink from the cup in front of you.

Moral of the story: don't get involved in land wars in Southeast Asia, and don't get into a battle of wits with SD.