Swords....?
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They refer to the average excess (or otherwise) of fuel carried on that sector over the previous 3 months. It gives an indication of any likely additional fuel requirements due to e.g. holding, routings etc.. Extra fuel shown here is a good indicator that you too will need some extra fuel for the leg, as your contingency fuel is for 'unforseen variations' (FCO1750) to the operation. Clearly if an excess is indicated on SWORD, then the variation is not unforseen.
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Another version of SWORD - Sure Way Of Running Dry!
Actually the whole Flight planning/ fuel Calc system is about to be replaced. The new program will be better able to cope with random routings and will use a variable contingency figure rather than a fixed percentage.
Still won't stop me sticking a bit extra on when the weather gets bad!!
Actually the whole Flight planning/ fuel Calc system is about to be replaced. The new program will be better able to cope with random routings and will use a variable contingency figure rather than a fixed percentage.
Still won't stop me sticking a bit extra on when the weather gets bad!!