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As fuel is a good substitute for brains, I’ll just have to add an extra 1500 lbs, just so I won’t have to do some extra thinkin’.
If that were only true. Then I would hardly ever need fuel then
Its not like we can control traffic flows, ATC and weather. I for one know my company can look down on carrying contingency fuel but a quick conversation with the chief pilot and I usually win. There is an old saying in flyin'. Gas makes you smart.
I think that article was more puff than proof. Written for the headlines.