Integrating with EFB charting apps
A fuel order on the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) provides pilots with detailed information about the amount of fuel required for a specific flight. Pilots can use the EFB to request additional fuel if required for the journey and provide a reason for the extra fuel.
Fuel orders on the EFB are generated based on the operational flight plan, considering factors like flight distance, aircraft weight, and forecasted weather conditions.
The skybook EFB automatically incorporates the minimum fuel requirement from the OFP, streamlining the flight briefing process further.
Did you know that pilots can also view the aircraft fuel order history for their current sector?
There are a few reasons why this is useful…
Completed aircraft fuel orders are then synced to skybook flight dispatch on the Ground Portal, allowing dispatchers to view them in sector status updates.
The fuel order data is also included in the flight summary dashboard, providing an audit trail and ensuring compliance for the airline.
Pilots might request additional fuel for several reasons to ensure safety, operational efficiency, and compliance. Common reasons may include:
Weather Conditions
Unforeseen weather, such as strong headwinds, thunderstorms, or low visibility at the destination, can require extra fuel for potential delays or alternate airport routing.
Air Traffic Delays
Anticipated delays from air traffic control (ATC), especially in congested airspace or busy airports, may require additional fuel to account for potential holding patterns or extended taxiing times.
Diversion Requirements
Enroute diversion possibilities due to restricted airspace, active military zones, or volcanic activity can make additional fuel necessary.
Increased Holding Requirements
If there is a known NOTAM awareness issue at the destination, such as congestion or a temporary runway closure, pilots might plan to hold longer and thus request extra fuel.
Safety Margin
Occasionally, pilots request additional fuel as an extra safety margin, giving them flexibility to handle unplanned events with more assurance.
Aircraft Performance Considerations:
Aircraft weight & balance, expected performance limitations, or unusual cargo may prompt pilots to request additional fuel as a contingency.
Operational Policy or Company Standards:
Some airlines might have specific policies that encourage or require a certain buffer of additional fuel for certain types of flights, destinations, or conditions.
Several parties might need to review a pilot’s reasoning for requesting additional fuel, depending on the context:
Regardless of the decision on fuel orders, the pilot’s choice is logged within skybook to support safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, and can be reviewed in post-flight reports and analyses.
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