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Old 06-26-2021, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by marcal View Post
There is nothing you can do. Even if you pre-sleep or nap, you’ll still be toast when you hit your WOCL.
BS. You're going to take a hit during WOCL, but if you manage it it's a small hit. If you run yourself ragged in the 24 hours prior you're going to be a wreck.

It's a big mental game too, definitely learned that in the mil.

Originally Posted by marcal View Post
The best thing is to nap in the seat for 20-30 ala “controlled rest”, like the rest of the entire world except our FAA doesn’t think our passengers are “ready” for that.
Do agree with that. I'd make it an hour.
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