Only one pilot is flying for the majority of the flight. The pilot not flying is resting, and the switch off as required, and only have both pilots on during th

Only one pilot is flying for the majority of the flight. The pilot not flying is resting, and the switch off as required, and only have both pilots on during the most dangerous parts of flight: takeoff, landing, and in vicinity of the target. That said, for USAF purposes, crew rest isn't during flight: > Crew rest is compulsory for aircrew members prior to performing any duties involving aircraft operations and is a minimum of 12 non-duty hours before the flight duty period (FDP) begins. [0] If they're in flight, it's "Controlled Cockpit Rest" [0] AFMAN 11-202v3: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/afman11-202v3/afman11-202v3.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/public...