Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
Explain to me again what makes CDO's so attractive? Seems like you're spending considerably LESS time at home (awake). And then there's that pesky anecdotal evidence where virtually every pilot I've ever heard who liked CDO's talked about their primary reason for liking them being all that extra time they have at home. Just not quite adding up, is it?
Here's a typical cdo stretch, start Monday 1900 report, TVC cdo, get 7 hours of sleep, get home 0800. Don't sleep at all. Report Tuesday, 2045 report, ITH cdo, get 5 hours sleep, get home 0800, nap for 3 hours. Have the next two days off, and repeat this the entire month. Very rested, very safe.