Pilot forced to sleep on plane?
07-24-2021, 09:03 AM
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Pilot forced to sleep on plane?
https://www.businessinsider.com/skyw...version-2021-7
Anybody know her? What's the deal with this? Did they really force her to sleep on the plane? How was this FAR 117 compliant?
Anybody know her? What's the deal with this? Did they really force her to sleep on the plane? How was this FAR 117 compliant?
07-24-2021, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Margaritaville
https://www.businessinsider.com/skyw...version-2021-7
Anybody know her? What's the deal with this? Did they really force her to sleep on the plane? How was this FAR 117 compliant?
Anybody know her? What's the deal with this? Did they really force her to sleep on the plane? How was this FAR 117 compliant?
07-24-2021, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TFAYD
it’s only a FAR 117 issue if she operated a flight after not getting more rest at a proper hotel.
07-24-2021, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Margaritaville
The article makes it sound like she slept on the plane after timing out, then flew the plane and pax to DEN the next day. I guess that's what I'm trying to figure out.
07-24-2021, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BusBoy88
I'm guessing Skywest is doing its best to have this story scrubbed off of all social media. Wouldn't be surprised if it magically disappears from this site too. If she and the crew actually operated the flight after sleeping on the airplane all night, I'm sure the FAA would like to have a chat with the crew and Skywest Airlines.
07-24-2021, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SaintNick
Why would you divert to hdn?
07-24-2021, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Aviator147
this is what I’m wondering. Usually going into HDN alone presents plenty of challenges with WX where you’d want a good alternate. Using HDN AS the alternate is quite interesting.
I don't have a problem with a successful unplanned divert.
I do have a problem with posting stupid stuff where the media can get hold of it and manipulate it to their agenda..... with the flying public interpreting what news writer interpreted .... from a poorly written facebook post.
For this crews, and Skywest's, sake I hope they deadheaded out instead of flying pax out.
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