Originally Posted by
Reroute
Correct. The ALPA FAR 117 Guide states:
Q-67. Who determines if a flightcrew member has received an 8 consecutive-hour sleep opportunity?
A-67. Only the flightcrew member can make this determination because of the many variables involved.
Okay (and this question is for Johnso too)...
If a flight crew member determines for himself that exactly 8 hours behind the door is sufficient, is he legal?
Or let me ask a similar question... If I decide that 300 knots below 10,000' over the U.S. Is sufficient, have I violated any FAR?