Hi guys, I’m currently flying VVCR to UNNT in an A319. I have just over 3hrs left of the flight and I have only 2hrs 50mins of fuel. How would you guys suggest I save fuel before landing?
I do not think there is really any need. Once you begin descent engine power will reduce speed and save fuel.
You can also hold beginning descent for a while and do an emergency descent.
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ok that sounds like a good idea
but I will run out of fuel 30 mins before I land
Before you said you would run out 10 minutes before landing?
I never said that. I said i had over 3hrs of fuel. 3hrs 15mins to be exact
You’ve still got quite a ways to go. Wait for your fuel to burn down (which it will), and you will lose weight, thus reducing the amount of engine power needed. I will also recommend that you follow the advice on the first response, it seems as though it should help you.
Cheers!
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However, if it gets very bad for whatever reason
just Divert
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How heavy are you, how fast are you flying, and at what altitude?
36,000ft MSL and I have 10000kg of fuel left
what’s your load percentage and speed?
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51% of fuel
no, your total load percentage. and also your speed (lol)
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speed is M1.00 and idk load percentage
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that is much too fast reduce to .78 or .79 and you’ll probably increase your fuel economy by 70%
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Why are you going Mach 1?
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Idk because I am in a rush to go somewhere after
That’s probably the stem of your fuel issue, as @AndrewWu said. If you’re really in a rush, just divert.
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If you’re in that much of a rush just divert somewhere else, or if you are insistent on finishing this flight slow down to a speed which gets you just enough fuel (probably 0.9).
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Alright I’ll slow down a little