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Old 21st Apr 2011, 11:03
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sms777
 
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I totally agree with pcx(obviously an experienced refueller).
A bit of courtesy go a long way in aviation. Not to mention airmanship. If you call in advance in a nice and professional manner advicing ETA I am sure service will be provided professionally. It has not let me down in my 30 years or so flying private or commercial.
I had my experience with a well known BH refueller once around 1998 when i called him at 1900 local time advising him that I will be passing trough on the way to AS landing BH around 2300 local. His response was" Not a chance in hell" since it was his daughters birthday that night and he would not give a damn. Than I said the magic word "PLEASE". That changed his tone to: Buzz the town at 500 feet so I can hear you".(There was no need to break rules since I was flying a QUEENAIR) He was there waiting for me when I landed.
No call out fee, friendly service because I have treated him like a professional which he deserved.
The moral to my story.....
Respect our refuellers.....They keep us in the air.
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