Originally Posted by
flapshalfspeed
Here is an example:
AIRPORT RESERVE: 15:00-16:10
Flight xxx ORD-MEM: 16:55-18:39
Flight xxx MEM-ORD: 19:18-20:45
"GROUND TIME" : 20:45-21:15
AIRPORT RESERVE: : 21:15-00:00
So CBreezy is saying that this crewmember is in a "reserve status" designated as "airport/standby reserve" from 15:00-00:00.
I am arguing that you ceased being in an "airport/standby reserve status" (or an FDP) when the plane blocked in in ORD at 20:45 with no intention of further aircraft movement, and that the second block of airport/standby reserve is a new, second FDP which the crewmember is beginning without 10 hours of rest "immediately prior to beginning the reserve period"
Who agrees with me?
No. I'm saying you're in airport reserve until you fly. When you come back, you're back in airport reserve. This is all counted as FDP (flights and reserve). That's what that regulation means. I'm not sure how the definition applies in this instance. I just know what the regulation says. Any time spent in airport reserve or ready reserve is counted as FDP. It is not counted as reserve availability. I have no idea what "ground time" on your schedule means. It doesn't exist to me. I know on our schedules we have ground time on my schedule built into the lines. The only thought is it's a buffer built in from block in until you're required to be on airport reserve. This isn't rest.
Once your FDP starts, it cannot be stopped or paused until you are put to rest. If your schedule is blank between flight segments or reserve periods, you are still on duty. I don't understand what your confusion is.