In article . net, "Geoffrey
Barnes" writes:

Sure, we are all pilots here and we know what the right answer is in this
situation. My boss is not a pilot, though, and will not be so
understanding. Even with nothing but good will at stake, there is this
additional weight in the decision-making process that a private pilot would
probably be better off without. I suspect that's another reason why this
rule is in place.

What makes you think that the comercial pilot isn't going through the same
pressures? I was in the Bahamas talking to a payed pilot who was to fly his
bosses guests back to the States (and into a cold front). He was to make two
trips. I wouldn't have gone when he did and he said he wouldn't if he didn't
have to. Another time in Canada, the pilot wanted to leave before evening when
" the bears will be on the runway". Paying customer and girlfriend stayed thru
the evening. These guys don't make enough ( and they are climbing a steep
ladder) so that it is very hard to tell the boss no and give up the next
charter. I have some of these same thoughts when I take an Angel Flight. Easy
to say the academic "What should be done".

Chuck