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Pilots forced to cut corners on safe fuel levels, networks say {Gadling}
Apr 22nd 2008 11:14PM I'm a pilot, and as my instructor always said, "the only time you got too much gas is when you're on fire". The guys flying the big planes do have a lot more to figure, as it costs a lot to carry unnecessary fuel, but with all the IFR regs mentioned (alternate plus 45 mins of extra fuel) the FAA has it covered. In all my years of commercial flying, we had to divert to Houston one night to take on extra fuel because of weather delays and holding. Believe me when I tell you that the Captain has got a lot to live for, and he ain't taking off w/o enough fuel! He's at least as concerned about his own safety as anyone else's. No offense or insults intended.
Why do I keep thinking Dr. Z is a phony? {AdJab}
Aug 13th 2006 11:13PM I LIKE Dr. Z. I have a great respect for Germans and their engineering expertise. He is an excellent spokesperson. I agree that I hate to see the same ads back to back. I am a Honda/Toyota man, too, but was quite impressed with a Chrysler mini-van I rented recently. Good pep, features, mediocre mileage (sacrificed with "pep", but overall fun). Don't think it will last as long as my RAV4, though. Chuck BTR
