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Forum: ATC Issues

9th Feb 2018, 16:05

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Use of "minimum fuel" In UK airspace

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Posted By chevvron

I've known more than one bizjet in the hold at...

I've known more than one bizjet in the hold at OCK getting short of fuel and rather than declare an emergency, they've asked to divert to Farnborough.
I think I can also recall one doing it from...

Forum: ATC Issues

8th Feb 2018, 15:26

Replies: 23

Use of "minimum fuel" In UK airspace

Views: 7,926

Posted By chevvron

A Pan call should get you priority in the UK; it...

A Pan call should get you priority in the UK; it could escalate to Mayday status.
Every unit I worked at a Pan call was given priority over 'ordinary' fligjts.

Forum: ATC Issues

8th Feb 2018, 10:13

Replies: 23

Use of "minimum fuel" In UK airspace

Views: 7,926

Posted By chevvron

Why this reluctance to declare an emergency; it...

Why this reluctance to declare an emergency; it doesn't need a Mayday, just a Pan will suffice to get you priority.

Forum: ATC Issues

7th Feb 2018, 15:55

Replies: 23

Use of "minimum fuel" In UK airspace

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Posted By chevvron

Basically it's to deter unsrcupulous operators...

Basically it's to deter unsrcupulous operators from 'queue jumping' if there are delays to arrivals.
So what's the problem with declaring an emergency if you are genuinely short of fuel?

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