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Old 12th March 2010 | 02:14
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From: On a foreign shore trying a new wine diet. So far, I've lost 3days!
My pet hate

XYZ "Minimum fuel"

To which my response is always: "Are you declaring an emergency?"

And to which the answer invariably is "Errrrr, no"

So what is the actual problem?

As far as I'm aware, minimum fuel means you have enough fuel for an approach, followed by a missed approach and a diversion to your nominated alternate. It's what every aircraft has to carry. You don't need to tell us unless you can't do any of the above.

If you are genuinely at the bare minimum fuel and have only enough to reach your destination then prefix the call with "Mayday" and I guarantee you that you will get our undivided attention and will be number one to the closest airfield available.

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