Originally Posted by
SpecialTracking
So the bunky doesn't get the same break time, or no break at all compared to the flying pilots?
That is correct. He got less break, usually an hour on each end. I can see the logic in it, even though at the time I didn't like it. It is a two pilot airplane, so having the two pilots optimally rested for the approach and landing phase makes some sense.
In the DC-10 it was common practice.
Although I would be tired- sitting up there so long in cruise, the engineer's snoring would help keep me awake.