We've spent the last week reviewing factors affecting fuel
consumption. Running out of fuel is one of the leading causes
of engine failure. Tragically, fuel exhaustion is often fatal. It's
absolutely vital to know how to predict fuel requirements, monitor
fuel use in flight, and safely arrive with a substantial fuel
reserve remaining.
General aviation and business aviation should NOT bear the burden
of the new user fee proposal by the airlines. The National Business
Aviation Association has set up a user friendly product to help you
write your elected officials in Washington.
Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards
-- ETOPS refers to "extended operations" and is a conservative,
evolutionary program that lets airlines fly twin-engine jetliners
on extended routes (i.e., air routes that at some point are more
than 60 minutes' flying time -- or more -- from an airport.)
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