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Forum: Tech Log

20th May 2018, 09:29

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Min fuel on arrival

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Posted By Meikleour

Denti: The point that we keep veering away from...

Denti: The point that we keep veering away from is this - when the weather is bad then most crews carry more than minimum fuel (eg. your wx diversions) HOWEVER the real problem is when the weather is...

Forum: Tech Log

19th May 2018, 12:40

Replies: 20

Min fuel on arrival

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Posted By Meikleour

Has no one else noticed the inconsistancy in most...

Has no one else noticed the inconsistancy in most airlines attitudes to fuel burn?
a) carry the minimum fuel to reduce the burn and "save the planet".
b) tanker fuel to save money and thereby...

Forum: Tech Log

19th May 2018, 10:24

Replies: 20

Min fuel on arrival

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Posted By Meikleour

My take on this "old chestnut" Over a forty...

My take on this "old chestnut"

Over a forty plus year career I experienced more diversions due to blocked runways than due to weather. Most fuel policies are drafted in terms of what you can...

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