So the problem is that the FR system works in practice but doesn't work in theory unlike the superior UK system which works in theory (It must ..because it has really complicated rules and 100 pages and it was written by someone in the UK) but doesn't seem to work in practice - if the non fatiguing 7 on 2 off system is a result.
Then again how could a non UK person like me begin to understand the superior workings of UK avaition,best ATC system,aircraft, best set of rules, ..weather,football etc
Ok - sorry now I'm being zenophobic myself - I like living in the UK and most of the people I meet don't sound like a few we see here. Please understand that it does get a little tiresome listening rubbish about Irish regulations - I work with a lot of UK nationals who get tired of it too.