Did I say I was actually planning on doing this???
If I was in this situation, there are lots of things I could do. Stopping somewhere would be one option. As would getting someone at the field to get me some fuel. Or throttling back to a more economical speed. Or taking a different aircraft. Or.... you get the idea!
I don't think it's quite as clear cut as 2Donks makes out, but not far off - if there were no other options, it seems like it would be legal under paragraph 2(a), because they would be required for the proper navigation or safety of flight. But it's very hard to imagine a situation in England or Wales where this would apply! It certainly wouldn't apply in the scenario I've described.
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