Two Questions
Question 1: Why did B scale enter the conversation?
I thought the FWC specifically rejected that as an option.
Question 2: Why do we still have pilots who believe that rostering practices that "are JAA, FAA and not to mention CASA approved" have any real significance in fatigue risk management?
Until quite recently, the FAA has been completely missing in action on managing fatigue and EASA has totally ignored its own scientific advice as well as the advice of the UKCAA. As for CASA, the last time they paid attention to this area was in the late 90s and they have had their heads in the sand ever since. Not one of those agencies can lay claim to "best practice" in fatigue risk management.
Mere compliance will never guarantee safety.
Stay Alive,