Originally Posted by
YPJT
i think you are reading too much into this.
I think not.
It needs to be understood that
simply because there isn't a NOTAM saying fuel NAVBL, doesn't mean fuel is available.
>
- I don't believe CASA has the authority to mandate refuellers have NOTAM issued in the event of no fuel available;
- Few refuellers would be "a NOTAM authorised originator";
- Some will adopt the practice, others won't want the responsibility;
- Others (most, in my experience) would hold the view that "if you want fuel, phone me beforehand, don't just lob up".
What may happen sooner or later is no NOTAM issued, someone assuming fuel is available and it isn't, and getting stuck into the refueller for not having a NOTAM published.
The past discussions I recall recognised that it is pilot responsibility to determine whether or not fuel is available, therefore make a phone call and don't assume anything.