Running An Airplane Out Of Fuel Is An Inexcusable Error And It Has Recently Popped Up On TV And In Printed News Media
The recent incident of an airliner stating it was desperately low on fuel in order to land at an airport that was closed can be a lesson for everyone, including recreational aviators. Despite the fact that recreational flyers are operating small aircraft, the basic rules regarding safe fuel quantities and emergency procedures apply to the little guys and the big guys alike.