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Old 8th January 2003 | 18:00
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FlapsOne
 
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The reference is at www.ais.org.uk

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AIC 36(P170)/98 entitled 'Fuel reserves for aircraft approaching the UK'

It's a .pdf file that I can't cut and paste from.

In essence it re-iterates the JAR fuel policy minima but goes to say that the London TMA is a bit of a special case because the 'no delay expected' of 20 mins quite often applies.

It goes on to point out that a diversion accross the TMA will probably not be a straight line.

The clear recommendation is not to arrive in the London TMA with the JAR legal minimum fuel - ie: have that 20 mins 'in the bank (tank?)

Have a read and make your own judgement.

Rgds
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