Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
FAR 117 requires the opportunity to get 8 hours of sleep. It's based on widely accepted sleep science and the need to be properly rested before flying. How do you get "8 hours of uninterrupted sleep opportunity" with the requirements you listed?
You don't get 8 hours, but after years of actually doing SDTs, I know what makes a good one vs a bad one. We have many SDTs at 9E where you get 8 hours of sleep too. The key is the legs have to be under 1 hour, otherwise they are a nightmare.