The storms These are never pleasant situations when taking a plane, and many passengers in Spain have some reservations if they have to fly when the weather is adverse. Logically, it is completely safe take to the skies when a storm breaks out, although that does not prevent them from taking security protocols somewhat special to ensure that the journey passes without incident.
One of the things that is done in the world of aviation when you have to fly in storms is refill more fuel than usual. At first glance, it may not seem like there is much point in filling the tank more than normal during these situations, but the reality is that can be crucial to reach the destination without any problem, as the pilot Andrés Piles explained in a video published on TikTok.
More fuel for safety if there are storms
As confirmed by the commander himself, the reason it is refilled with more fuel the airplane’s tank when there are storms on the planned route is for security, which “is the most important thing.” In these situations, more fuel is added in case you have to “wait or detour” during the flight, so they ensure that you can reach the secondary airport.
Although it is not very common, when weather conditions are very adverse and it is preferable to land at an airport that was not the one planned and make an emergency landing, It is essential to have fuel to be able to do it. Therefore, it is normal that the tank is filled more than on a flight in which the weather is expected to be more stable and less stormy.
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This security protocol Andrés Piles has revealed it in a video in which he also reveals to his followers what it is like fly when on guard, and the pilot was in that situation when they called him: “It seemed like a calm day when the storms changed the plans,” he states in the publication, where you can see how he prepares to pilot without having a planned flight.
Finally, the flight passes without any incident and even the weather clears. But, in the event that he had not done so and the storm had continued, maybe you would have been necessary make an emergency landing, and for this the plane had more kilos of fuel in the tank than normal.