Originally Posted by
queuetip
Out of curiosity, has anyone tried calling in fatigued after a long duty day to extend their rest? For example, finish 11 hours of duty, while in the van, call the duty pilot, let them know that you won't be ready for pickup for 12 hours instead of the 10 scheduled, please and thank you? It's getting to the point where I need to start fixing my own rest issues.
I haven't personally done so but that is exactly what you are supposed to do. Call in and tell them you are fatigued and that you need 12 hours of rest before you will be able to continue.