Originally Posted by tennisguru

Just note that when you transition from REG to RES with LC on the first day of the bid period you have 1800 protection whether or not you are flying on the last day of the REG bid period. Again, either way you are not required to make yourself aware of any assignment and any assignment requires proper notification from scheduling once you start LC.

One other benefit to flying as a REG pilot up to the last day or two of the REG bid period with LC starting immediately in the RES month is to force a 30/168 issue. Slap 3 days of LC following a 5 day REG trip and you’re nearly unusable those 3 days.