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B767Driver · August 30th, 2005, 18:51

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All I know is that if I was PIC, I'd do what I had to do in order to land at my destination with no less than minimum IFR reserves. If that meant telling ATC that we'd have to land short if we stay at the altitude for another 15 to 20 minutes, so be it.

I know a guy that did a diversion into another airport because if he held until the EFC time, which they were rapidly approaching, they'd land at their original destination with less than minimum IFR reserves.

If you bring in a dry aircraft, "that's what the reserves are for" isn't going to cut it with the inspector.

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I understand your decision and have no problem with it. It is conservative, safe and as your first officer I would not try to convice you to alter your decision.

Personally, I would continue to destination at a more favorable altitude while keeping an eagle on the fuel gage and alternates available. Taking into account all factors....and assuming the weather was very good...I would plan to land with less than planned reserves...this would include less than legal reserves (this is a legal requirement for preflight only).

If at any time during the continuation of the flight I felt that the fuel on board was not safe...I would then make the decision to divert.

By the way....been there....done that....got the t-shirt.

August 30th, 2005, 18:51	#16
B767Driver Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,888	Re: Slow climb? [ QUOTE ] All I know is that if I was PIC, I'd do what I had to do in order to land at my destination with no less than minimum IFR reserves. If that meant telling ATC that we'd have to land short if we stay at the altitude for another 15 to 20 minutes, so be it. I know a guy that did a diversion into another airport because if he held until the EFC time, which they were rapidly approaching, they'd land at their original destination with less than minimum IFR reserves. If you bring in a dry aircraft, "that's what the reserves are for" isn't going to cut it with the inspector. [/ QUOTE ] I understand your decision and have no problem with it. It is conservative, safe and as your first officer I would not try to convice you to alter your decision. Personally, I would continue to destination at a more favorable altitude while keeping an eagle on the fuel gage and alternates available. Taking into account all factors....and assuming the weather was very good...I would plan to land with less than planned reserves...this would include less than legal reserves (this is a legal requirement for preflight only). If at any time during the continuation of the flight I felt that the fuel on board was not safe...I would then make the decision to divert. By the way....been there....done that....got the t-shirt.