Pilot error in flight planning, including inaccurate fuel calculations and gauge misinterpretations, repeatedly led to fuel exhaustion incidents. Mechanical issues ...

Following heavy rain, an incorrect fuel sumping procedure (belly sump before wing tanks) during preflight allowed water to re-accumulate in the aircraft's fuel system, despite no water being initially ...

Sometimes, it is necessary to have fuel (typically gasoline or kerosene) on the job site. Maybe you need to perform cable testing and other maintenance related to a specific service and switchgear ...

When it comes time to refuel military aircraft, it's not as simple as taxiing to the local gas station and topping off the tank. Military vehicles don't run on gasoline, and even Humvees, for example, ...

Imagine a commercial truck driver tasked with delivering packages in Houston, TX. Part of the driver’s assigned route is a portion of Westheimer, a winding road bustling with vehicles and occasional ...

Diesel aircraft engines promise lower fuel burn and cheaper operating costs at a time when every gallon and every kilogram matter in the air. Yet as manufacturers push these powerplants into more ...

The incident occurred in November 2023 during Florida's hurricane season, a time known for storms and heavy rain that can last days or even weeks. After a week of rain, our flight school resumed ...