My point exactly Pace.
We've all done silly long days at one point or another. Most of us are still here to turn down such trips in the future though! A night in a hotel wont cost much to an owner, and he and his asset (and the crew) will arrive fresh and more rested, in one piece.
If recent posts on this thread are anything to go by some seem surprised that a combination of X+ hours and X+ dollars worth of equipment means something.
PittsExtra,
It does not. Not without a rested crew (two) capable of making good command decisions, and monitoring each other. The other bloke/girl may just save your life.
Most private crews are professional, experienced, follow SOP's, adhere to FTL's of sorts even although they do not legally apply. We also have SMS within flight departments. It's all about growing a safety culture. Sadly, the airframer didn't see fit to certify this aircraft as two crew. They push SMS on small operators at great expense, then certify and fly single pilot into a busy VFR field with a fantastic (if expensive) runway next door.