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Old 26th Nov 2018, 20:47
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Wizofoz
 
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Originally Posted by Lapon
Why does this have to have a quantitative answer

Why can't the world just accept pilot discretion as to what constitutes mayday fuel? 29 minutes crossing the final approach fix.... not such a concern, 29 minutes while holding at 38000ft... perhaps.
Sure- like the world should accept pilot discretion for approach minima, MSA, MTOW and should accept company discretion for Flight and Duty times.

Who needs rules?
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