Yes actualy I did figure my reserve,I just did not realize that to avoid the
ADIZ I would endup vectored all over the place .I made a mistake yes,I let
my self be destracted by ATC and did not watch my time.My mistake was not
planning my entire flight more carefully and taking in considertion the
congested air space that was flying into.
I have flown the same trip 5 or ten times with the same fuel and aprox wt.I
became complacent and My passengers and I were very fortunate.Sence then I
went to a flight instructor to review my flight planning and to brush up o
other things as well.I wrote this to show that the most experianced and well
trained pilot may become complacent.Even you sir.I hope all can learn from
my mistake.
Yr"Bob Gardner" wrote in message
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Just enough fuel for the trip? Did that include the 30 minute reserve
required by 91.151? That's not a close call...that's admitting that you
are brain-dead and a hazard to your passengers.

Bob Gardner

"STEVEN SIMPSON" wrote in message
news:8Wpre.10699$lb5.6085@trnddc04...
I flew up to Tri city airport from central virginia in a 172 rg whith a
full load and just enogh fuel for the trip.Guess what happend on short
final?Good thing I am up to speed on dead stick.Anyone else have a close
call they learned a valuable lesson from.You know; the one you don't tell
you flying buddies about.