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Old 01-18-2025 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueSkies
That's tough and RSV can wear on you. As hokey as this might sound, try changing your outlook on RSV from "hoping I don't fly" to "I'm going to fly on my next block." It honestly helped me a lot to think of it that way. In that vein, YS trips heavily in the beginning of the month to get into RSV bucket #2 or #3, that should shield you somewhat, or just YS and try and get Full. Done with some luck you can guarantee yourself a few extra days off at the end of the month.That's not always possible and I personally haven't had good luck with YSs as a junior pilot (usually if it's a decent trip someone senior will YS it) but it's worth trying.

Here's a few more ideas, each a little crazier:

Pursue some type of Project Pilot style position. Many of those will knock out a few days of RSV a month, if not more.

Have you considered 717A? How about commuting to NYC if you can hold a line and just can't stomach RSV?

There's always the nuclear option...bid back to B.
717A is not an option I’ve been used every day on reserve except for one this month. Comes with taking a very junior position unfortunately, I’m worn out as well BUT I tell myself nobody put you into this position but you.
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