Originally Posted by
Sniper
I'd propose:
- max scheduled 12 hour duty day, extendable to 14 max hours for IROPS.
- 10 hours min rest, no reducing
- 10 hours max flight time per duty period, reduced 1 hour for each leg. Ie:
1 leg = max 10 hours flight time
2 legs = 9 hours
3 legs = 8 hours
etc.
- All flights must be operated FAR 121 for the purposes of flight and duty time: no part 91 repos, nor FAR 135 crap (1200 hours, 120 hours/month).
- 1 in 7 redefined as a "calendar day", not a rolling 24 hour period
Most of these benefit regionals most, but that's where the need is greatest.
I agree... Pilots should be making the limitations regarding rest not some pencil pusher who has no concept on what a 14hr 8leg duty day looks or feels like.
This should be the rule for ALL carriers 121 and 135. I've heard some horror stories regarding 135 operating rules.