Reserve time changes constantly. I was only on reserve for 2 months, but now the staffing levels are much better, so it could be longer now. As far as catching a ride with Eagle from TYS to DFW, I did that for a while, and it gets old real quick. I gave up and just moved to TYS. Those ERJ's cant carry much wieght, so if there is bad weather at DFW and an alternate is required, you will not get on the flight due to the extra wieght in fuel. Those flights are almost always full as well. Do not try and commute from TYS. Go to CLT or get with another company. I know from experience that it does not work. The cost of living is so cheap in the area around the airport in TYS, so you can easily afford to have your own place. 1 BR apt go for $320 a month. Just suck it up and live there for a while. Thats what I'm doing.