Originally Posted by
Seaview2
This was the idea of a schedule to run 5 crew 1 Cpt 2 FOs and 2 SOs.
I like the concept and the maths!
However, having done SYD-LAX, SYD- ARG, SYD-SCL, SIN-LON as well as DFW in various configurations as an S/O, F/O and Capt on different Long-Haul fleets, is the potential problem if one or two Pilots don’t get to sleep when prescribed!
Looking at the diurnal variation from any start point that’s a possibility in Project Sunrise. Having witnessed the reality in different ranks, I know the probability in historic and current Long-Haul Flight Operations!
The effect when a Pilots out-of-synch (no ability to sleep) on the rest of the Flight Crew can be uncomforting to say the very least. How that transcribes inside a 24hr TOD could be harmful.
Not detracting from your viewpoint at all, however perhaps Risk Mitigation (at least in the short-term) maybe better prescribed with Six Pilots (Watch Qantas Scream!) until the Pilot Group and Safety Experts have enough Scientific and Operational Data to re-evaluate the exact requirements!