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To: oxcart

Myth: Pilots are always concerned about running out of fuel.

Answer: Nope. Even in the event of catastrophic fuel loss, the airplane will always have just enough fuel on board to arrive at the crash site.

:)


131 posted on 09/26/2013 1:28:47 PM PDT by Horkster ("Money will buy most anything in this country - even a Muslim Communist Presidency." - RoadTest)
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To: Horkster

Actually we are supposed to do a through flight plan prior to flight. Allowing for “extra” fuel in case of a wind shift or trouble at intended destination.
Sometimes pooh happens and you may run out of fuel and we practice emergency no power landings for just this reason.
Altitude is you friend.


135 posted on 09/26/2013 1:33:06 PM PDT by Joe Boucher ((FUBO) ( Hey Rubio, eat pooh pal))
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To: Horkster

And you will arrive at the crash site about 10-15 minutes before the fire-trucks. . . .Not my joke, stolen. . .
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139 posted on 09/26/2013 1:43:18 PM PDT by Hulka
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