Low Fuel

Question 1

When should “Minimum Fuel” be declared?

Answer 1

If the crew estimates that they only have sufficient fuel to make one approach and arrive with FoG without any further delay to their recovery.

Question 2

Once minimum fuel has been declared, when should additional minimum fuel calls be made?

Answer 2

When calling for a VRIAB, downwind, or at 5nm on an SIA.

Question 3

When should a PAN call for low fuel be made?

Answer 3

When operating in the Valley or Mona Cct or instrument pattern, and an unforeseen event means that the aircraft is likely to land below FoG.

Question 4

What should you do if you have called PAN for fuel, but sterilisation of the runway is likely to result in other aircraft landing below minima?

Answer 4

Divert immediately.

ATC should tell you.

Question 5

When should a MAYDAY call for low fuel be made?

Answer 5

If, having diverted, you estimate you will land below minimum fuel at the diversion.

Question 6

What is the minimum landing fuel at the diversion for:

(A) QFIs (i.e. dual sorties) and IV(AC) sqn solo students.

(B) Solo XXV(F) Sqn students.

Answer 6

(A) 130kgs

(B) 180kgs