Originally Posted by
The Walrus
Of course now that everyone knows the technique, you will also have to figure out whether the other guys on first fly are going to pull their preference, and what effect that will have on your leveling order if they do or do not.
Starting to sound a little like a practice bid.
Also true. Thankfully, there were usually only 3 or 4 other pilots max on FF on any given day (11FM).
However, if you choose to stay on FF because it's looking good for you to get a trip, then usually changes made by others involved will result in it being even MORE likely that you'll get a trip.
Someone can only take themselves off first-fly, which will move you further up the list. Reserve pilots on the leveling list calling in sick effectively move you up the list, additional sick calls from trip holders or other open trips after 0900 will mean more trips to fill.
Beyond that, it's just a WAG anyway.