Doesn't QF have an exemption in regards to ICUS and FOs?
No, not really. After something like 100h in command, all QF mainline Captains are listed to supervise an F/O doing a sector. Have a close look at what the present (non-ICAO) reg. actually says. What it doesn't say is that only training Captains can supervise ICUS.
In reality, what QF mainline does is log hours in accord with ICAO Annex 1.
Quite why a large number of operators make a rod for their own back in this matter has always mystified me.
Why the AFAP have accepted such a rule, that only disadvantages their members, is an even greater mystery.
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