Originally Posted by
mikewil
CASA's supposed intention was to make things safer, but if everyone starts using this 30 minute holding rate rather than 45 minute cruise rate, then CASA might be disappointed to find the outcome of their 'new safety requirement' is more fuel exhaustion incidents/accidents.
The planning requirement has always been 30 minutes holding at 1500 ft at your landing weight. The lastest ICAO change only has 15 minutes for ETDO.