Originally Posted by
teddy3412
this is also directly from the FAA :
"The flightcrew member must now be provided with 10 hours of rest BETWEEN FDP
periods, but that rest is measured from the time that the flightcrew member is
RELEASED from duty. The rest must provide for an 8-hour sleep opportunity. "
It says released from duty, otherwise they’d start the rest when the brake is set. This actually works in our favor.
All this section means is the minimum rest between FDP’s is 10 hours. The 10 hours starts when you go off duty, not when the FDP ends.
THEN
The rest of the rule kicks in. It says that the minimum 10 hour rest period must end immediately prior to starting the FDP. So, if you have a 20 overnight, yes, your rest period starts once you’re off duty, but it’s the 10 hours before the FDP that counts.
You have to have a 10/8 immediately prior to the FDP (or reserve period). On a minimum rest overnight that 10 hours starts when you go off duty and finishes when you report 10 later. It establishes 10 hours as the minimum overnight (time between FDP). You can have more time off in between... you can even have your prospective 30 hours... you still need 10/8 immediately prior to starting a new FDP.
It’s dont ask, don’t tell.