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Alchemy · January 12th, 2008, 02:09

Let me guess, TUL with alternate OKC.

I don't think I would hang around for any longer than the point where "decision fuel" was reached. I agree with calcapt in saying hold for 10 minutes and if the wx hasn't imporved bang out to your alternate. If your alternate is only 100 NM or so away the delay can often be minimal.....you can refuel, take off again, and get to your original destination within an hour if things get handled properly.

On the other hand if something goes wrong and you end up having to declare "emergency fuel" you can bet there will be some second guessing and some questions asked....the beneift of holding beyond decision fuel does not outweigh the risk in my opinon.

January 12th, 2008, 02:09	#17
Alchemy Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Thunderstorm At Your Destination Let me guess, TUL with alternate OKC. I don't think I would hang around for any longer than the point where "decision fuel" was reached. I agree with calcapt in saying hold for 10 minutes and if the wx hasn't imporved bang out to your alternate. If your alternate is only 100 NM or so away the delay can often be minimal.....you can refuel, take off again, and get to your original destination within an hour if things get handled properly. On the other hand if something goes wrong and you end up having to declare "emergency fuel" you can bet there will be some second guessing and some questions asked....the beneift of holding beyond decision fuel does not outweigh the risk in my opinon.