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Old 18th Dec 2013, 10:11
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Boney
 
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Pilot A always takes min fuel, even when operating to a single runway airport.

He/she is a management favourite, saving the company $100 every time they sign on because they will never re-fuel other than at a major port unless wx holding requires it, and then not a drop more.

Pilot B takes enough to arrive with min fuel at an alternate when flying to a single runway airport.

Pilot B is considered a profit waster.

5 years later after a lighty does a gear up when Pilot B is on short final, diverts and lands at suitable alternate with min fuel.

Hooray, Pilot B goes from a$$hole to hero in less than 24hrs - amazing stuff!
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