Gentleman Thanks a lot for your opinions, it will defenitely help me to form my own opinion on how to tackle my next 3man crew operation. Especially the view that "relief" means that the vacant seat should be manned by a "qualified" crewmember during all phases of flight. As I stated before there is no guidance here and it will take some "brave" soul to test the waters. I view it very simple: 3 man crew is for the captain the same as 2 man crew and as such 2 man crew limitations should apply. Thanks again, this is PPRUNE at its best!!! I'll keep you informed and for the rest I wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy new year.
I have to go to my neighbour with peace offerings since my dog yesterday evening found out that the "idiot" had put his Turkey outside for cooling purposes. I wondered why my mut was so quit during the later part of the evening. Found out soon. Turkey gone with trimmings and all, dog sick and overeaten!!!