ph, that's fine, just don't like the smell of bovine excrement.
Generally, Flight Duty Period (FDP) starts at report time and finishes at on blocks. In simple terms, the maximum FDP allowed is determined from a table using the local time of report and the number of sectors you intend to fly, assuming you are acclimatised. This can vary from 9-14 hours, not including discretion of up to an additional 3 hours. Duty Period (DP)is longer than FDP as it includes work done or positioning required etc after the on blocks time. This can become somewhat protracted and one must generally have a rest period equal to the DP or at least 12 hours. There are exceptions to the simplistic outline I have detailed but it would take a few pages to write it all down as Flight Time Limitations (FTL)is a complex subject. Hope that gives you a bit better idea. Good luck with your career.
Sorry, edited for typos.
[This message has been edited by FLEX42 (edited 01 July 2001).]