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Old 09-25-2009 | 02:31 PM
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wiggy
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Originally Posted by alfaromeo
I think that the augmentation rules were left untouched, i.e. > 8 hours = 3 pilots. There is a lot more to this report, ALPA only published some representative tables to counter the air carriers that put out their version yesterday. As they said in the fast read, everyone was supposed to wait until the FAA published their NPRM. Since the carriers broke their promise, ALPA probably wanted to get out something to counter their position lest it become generally accepted as a consensus opinion. According to one of the ARC participants, the report is quite detailed and cannot be described in a short period of time. I recommend again that everyone wait for the full report before making any substantive conclusions.
Yeah, I hope so! It would be insanity to think 2 pilots would be better rested than 3 after an all-nighter across the Atlantic and going into a busy app. environment like LHR, CDG, FRA or AMS. Amazing how any regulatory scenario promoting safety through increased rest could possibly entertain the idea of reducing augmented crews on 8+hrs flights through 6 time zones!
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