Just one query...
"An aircraft at a holding beacon must divert when the fuel reaches Reserve plus Diversion fuel."
So an aircraft can hold until the fuel on board is equal to the 'TOT RES' (Diversion Fuel plus Reserve 30mins Fuel) figure on the SWORD.
And the MAYDAY call is made when there is 30 mins of fuel or less or do you refer to the MAYDAY being made when the fuel reaches the 'TOT RES' figure.
I think I have got mixed up between Reserve Fuel and Total Reserve (TOT RES)!!!!
Regards
MG
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[This message has been edited by Mister Geezer (edited 31 December 2000).]