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DAL 88 Driver
And just to be clear, your answer is that exactly 8 hours behind the door is in compliance with FAR 117, as long as the flight crew member is okay with it. That is an incorrect interpretation of the FAR. It's also the very same incorrect interpretation being told to pilots by some DALPA officials. That's why it's a big deal.
At the risk of sounding condescending, I think the point is that at some point you have to put your big boy pants on and make the call...if you decide you haven't received the required rest, call the company and tell them when you will be able to report...end of story.
I agree with your interpretation of what an 8 hour sleep opportunity is, and I don't really care how anyone else interprets it.