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Pilots warned to avoid flying on empty
Pilots have been warned to take more care with how much fuel they carry after a number of incidents in which planes nearly ran out. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says too many planes have been running out of fuel or switching to the wrong fuel tank during flights. (www.abc.net.au) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
THAT AIRCANADA FLIGHT wae due to the change over (all of canada goes metric) from gallons to litres, both in volume cubic and weight lbs-kilos. most air crews an handlers were not aware of the new system.
The movie was "Freefall Flight 174" (actually flight 143) with William Devane. A pretty good movie, it was a 767.
Tks, that was awhile back but the storyline was almost word for word of what John was speaking of above.
i thought that there should be 45 mins fuel past the intended destination to get to a alturnate or waiting for delayed landing clearance.. i believe this is a legal requirement. as to wrong switching of fuel tanks this is just poor cockpit management.
I believe you are correct. There is a legal factor in there, not sure of the exact wording, but it apparently is getting ignored somewhat. I'm like you, as far as the tanks go, poor management or just downright inattention. Flying is fun but as with anything, even a Sunday drive, you better be cognizant of what you are doing.
I like the old saying, the only time you have too much fuel is when you are on fire !