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Forum: Tech Log

26th Jun 2008, 19:04

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737NG Low Fuel

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Posted By Rainboe

But I don't mind chaps! But please cool it- the...

But I don't mind chaps! But please cool it- the whole point of the discussion got lost sometime back!

Forum: Tech Log

24th Jun 2008, 11:47

Replies: 43

737NG Low Fuel

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Posted By Rainboe

Thankyou, but I am not wise! Aviation management...

Thankyou, but I am not wise! Aviation management is controlling your stupidity so nobody susses you out effectively! I can achieve that 90% of the time- as long as I get the impression most people...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Jun 2008, 09:19

Replies: 43

737NG Low Fuel

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Posted By Rainboe

When I was on 747s, we used to usually end up...

When I was on 747s, we used to usually end up with round about 11k which is just over an hour to dry tanks. This would equate to about 2.3 on an NG, which is usually about CMR + 500 Contingency....

Forum: Tech Log

23rd Jun 2008, 18:20

Replies: 43

737NG Low Fuel

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Posted By Rainboe

Chaps, the point I am trying to make is that...

Chaps, the point I am trying to make is that extra fuel is a 'comfort thing'. When that 'comfort thing' was bought at $15/barrel....fine. When that same 'comfort thing' comes in at $150/barrel, it...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Jun 2008, 20:58

Replies: 43

737NG Low Fuel

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Posted By Rainboe

The biggest problem is when you follow mandatory...

The biggest problem is when you follow mandatory procedures and are obliged to declare Mayday, Pprune gets hold of it and it is looked on as crew shrieking 'My God, we're in distress! Call out...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Jun 2008, 20:04

Replies: 43

737NG Low Fuel

Views: 6,010

Posted By Rainboe

Er......how many times has that happened? Do you...

Er......how many times has that happened? Do you expect it to? Why? If you carry fewer reserves, you must make your decision earlier. Extra fuel gives you extra thinking time. That optional luxury of...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Jun 2008, 18:09

Replies: 43

737NG Low Fuel

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Posted By Rainboe

Mostly when I have diverted, I already had taken...

Mostly when I have diverted, I already had taken extra fuel. It did not change the outcome. last time I diverted, I held for over 2 hours at ARN waiting for fog to clear- it didn't and we wasted...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Jun 2008, 16:13

Replies: 43

737NG Low Fuel

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Posted By Rainboe

The structure of fuel reserves is usually of the...

The structure of fuel reserves is usually of the order to fly to destination, go around and divert to alternate, plus Contingency (5% or 15 minutes holding), and land with 30 minutes left. As a...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Jun 2008, 13:47

Replies: 43

737NG Low Fuel

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Posted By Rainboe

As far as I am aware, the aft main tank pumps...

As far as I am aware, the aft main tank pumps should produce pressure almost down to empty, so you would still be in a situation where you had just under 30 minutes to dry tanks- a GO around to 1500'...

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