If your company want you to take the legal minimum fuel then that is what they want you to take. They then run the risk that if there are any unforeseen circumstances where you are delayed in arriving at your destination then you are going to go below the company minimum fuel, which will either result in a divert and/or an emergency call. If we think that the legal minimum is not safe then surely its the regulatory authorities that we should be attacking and getting them to increase the minimum fuel that is required to be carried. Chanel 4 should do documentary on the state of the Aviation Authorities in Europe and how they manage the aviation systems in Europe. Do a comparison as to how the US FAA manages their patch. Would make interesting viewing.
Last edited by Best foot forward; 24th Aug 2013 at 15:30.