That said, given the (in)accuracy of BOM forecasting these days, it'd probably be a good idea!
CAR 224 sums it up..Strict liability means it is all
yours when it goes wrong.
So fuel equals time. Desks never run out of fuel, so it matters little what you friendly fleet 'token' manager says...
An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability. Note: For
strict liability , see section 6.1 of the
Criminal Code .
(2) A pilot in command of an aircraft is responsible for:
(a) the start, continuation, diversion and end of a flight by the aircraft; and
(b) the operation and safety of the aircraft during flight time; and
(c) the safety of persons and cargo carried on the aircraft; and
(d) the conduct and safety of members of the crew on the aircraft.