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Old 23rd October 2010 | 18:18
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What's the big deal ?

It is really very simple. Contingency covers unexpected situations. For all the rest you need to carry the fuel. If you go to LHR at a certain time and day of wich you know it is reasonable to expect a delay then you have to carry the fuel. You can not use your contingency for that.

The seabreeze in DXB is very predictable .... so 30 L is what you take.

LVP simply take 30 min

NP simply take 30 min if vis is lower than MDH x 6 .... that is what you need to see the RWY from your MDH

OFP gives you a constant decent while reality is the opposit .... take some extra.

After every flight keep a copy of OFP and WX and reflect on your decision. Soon you will get very accurate. Make it a habit to bet with yourself what your landing fuel will be at the moment you decide your uplift.
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