UA LAX-SYD low fuel diversion to BNE
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I have to agree with fmgc here. Having experience of flying the Pacific routes myself, some days the wind is such that even if you fill the tanks to max capacity you still cannot make it all the way.
I have to agree with fmgc here. Having experience of flying the Pacific routes myself, some days the wind is such that even if you fill the tanks to max capacity you still cannot make it all the way.
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I was flying commercially while you were still running around in napkins sonny.
Yes I am still learning. Been there done that (airlines). I am now in the position where I dictate what fuel goes on board most of the time. Often the legal minimum fuel, is not enough, as has been demonstrated on numerous occasions.
I also have been of the opinion when I am dicated as to how much fuel I am to carry, it's goodbye.
I was flying commercially while you were still running around in napkins sonny.
Yes I am still learning. Been there done that (airlines). I am now in the position where I dictate what fuel goes on board most of the time. Often the legal minimum fuel, is not enough, as has been demonstrated on numerous occasions.
I also have been of the opinion when I am dicated as to how much fuel I am to carry, it's goodbye.
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I have yet to read anywhere that a UA 747-400 Captain is unable to load extra fuel if he feels extra is needed.
There are huge commercial pressures on all of us, and we all have to make a balance between safety and being commercial. It is what we are paid to do.
Stronger headwinds happen. Diversions happen.
Another trash thread on PPRuNe being pushed along by people who have never done the job.
There are huge commercial pressures on all of us, and we all have to make a balance between safety and being commercial. It is what we are paid to do.
Stronger headwinds happen. Diversions happen.
Another trash thread on PPRuNe being pushed along by people who have never done the job.
