Whats the fuel burn for a 747-400F per hour? Why reduce the max payload when fuel is available at QOX? I didnt mention conspiracy, I wouldnt have flown up north, throwing in an extra leg in this area, approach and departure in massive terrain, if I could get fuel uplifted at an intermediate stop.
Doesnt make sense financially either, flying somewhere out the way "to pick up fuel", when you can pick it up from where you are. Standard routing has got nothing to do with it. You dont fly legs you dont have to, unless you want to go bust. I might not have flown for the USAF, but I know you couldnt slip a 1 dollar note between the arse cheeks of the AMC fuel budget holder at the moment.
Last edited by VinRouge; 27th May 2013 at 02:48.