Come on Capt Fathom , have you any experience with commuting prior to ULR ops ?
What would be more fatiguing, be awake all day , commute across the country ( and have a nice nap on the flight over ) ,or , be awake all day , and drive a 2-3 hrs commute plus to sign on ?
Which would be the more fatigue generating pre duty scenario ?
This by all means , is a can of worms in the making , no doubt about it !
How do you legislate for something so variable in its make up ?
There is no one rule fits all in this case !
I am , however , in total agreement with a Legislated minimum standard of crewrest for ULR ops .
My suggestion would be similar to what’s on the Qantas 747’s , toilet and bunk on the flightdeck side of the security door !