Fuel routing is a dynamic route like what a GPS would give you. It isn't a set in stone "bean counter approved" static route. It will change depending on where you are when you send in the request for fuel routing. Just go the route you want to take and then ask it where to fuel. It will figure out what route you are taking and give you recommendations for that route. There is some leeway, you can ask every 6-8 hours or ask your FM to reset the fuel routing so you can send in another request. There is some flexibility, you aren't stuck with the first thing it spits out.
If you know it wants you to stop at someplace that is packed to the gills because it is a penny a gal cheaper, and you could spend an hour waiting for fuel, just skip that stop. skip it and ask again (qualcom macro) for fuel routing and it will send you somewhere else along the route.
L/O can go wherever and the fuel macro is optional.
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Ahh so it is flexible. I always wondered about that since I started out with Stevens and they told you where to roll, where to fuel except as a lease OP. Even then you were to take the route they wanted you to take lol.
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If you know what you are doing, and it won't make you late, it's nothing to worry about. Just go the route you want first and then ask for fuel routing.
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You can't really choose, just request again and hope for the best. hehLast edited: Apr 18, 2018
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I'm always getting left out of the loop.(Big sigh....). LOL
Have to try to find photos of my truck on a runway at JFK. Yes, a runway...
Like, take off....... eh?
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I've been on the FedEx area at the Newark airport in NJ twice to getting loads. You turn around a back up right next to their planes.FullMetalJacket Thanks this. -
There have been many occasions over the years, but.... yeah not a regular thing. Definately can be a challenge at times.
JFK runways was just a favorite memory. Actually ran down runway w/escorts, beside runway w/planes taking off smack next to me.
Newark Fed Ex is a regular thing, though.
Most of times, stuff going into heart will get dropped in NJ. They have guys that live local & more familiar to actually run them in. Former student was thinking of doing something like that, as he's a native & knows every nook & cranny of area like the back of his hand. Crazy SOB!Last edited: May 4, 2018
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Always makes me laugh.
Can have one place down street, even across street cheaper...... but, macro sends you to other.
Always knew about this, but just made me chuckle.
It isn't often, but definately another reason folks should be diligent on watching their fuel costs.
Always run QC recommendations for back up, but do not follow very often. Can do better most of the time, but not always. Just the same as w/routing.
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