Originally Posted by STILL GROUNDED

Philly being an actual American hub there are very few departures prior to 6 am. Most of your regional aircraft are inbound from overnights or outstations at that hour. Really not much on the Republic side departs before 7. Same thing in the evening. There are few that come in after 9 but since we don't really overnight an airplane in Philly there aren't many.

You will be on reserve a bit longer but your interest in the base has me thinking you live nearby anyway so that may not be an issue for you.

Hope that helps.