Originally Posted by
Scoop
The above does not surprise me for two reasons:
1. I think the final 117 rules that went into effect have been watered down quite a bit while being developed. Hell, in some cases it actually seems a step back from the previous rules.
2. Our PWA was pretty good regarding crew rest/duty so we are not affected quite as much as some carriers that basically flew to the FARs.
On a 1-10 scale with 1 being great and 10 being crap as a domestic 737 pilot I personally rate the new rules a 4.5. I am sure some of the international guys may have a different opinion.
Also the jury is still out on the difference of opinion we have with management on the reserve acknowledgment issue. How that is adjudicated could change my opinion.
Scoop
From the DL Jumpseaters that have talked about the new rule most of them said it was a waste because it did not help them at all but did allow for More flight hours. I think the real benefits from this rule (rest wise) were the regional pilots. No more 8 hour overnights.