Originally Posted by
2StgTurbine
For me it's easier than calling tracking. I rarely have to wait on hold for the duty pilot, but tracking can be hit or miss.
I always get us at least 10 hours behind the door. Sometimes 11 if we had a really long day followed by another long day. The most common cause for calling is when we’re staying at long layover downtown for a 12 hour layover, and we get in a few hours late. I’ve found tracking won’t adjust legal layovers on paper. My call is straight to duty pilot. I tell him what I’m doing. If I get any pushback, I just say I’m fatigued right now and need 10 or 11 hours of rest right now.
Act like a captain. Just be able to justify whatever decision you make.