Ordering fuels

[Jay_1984]

Me again...

 

I need to refuel at moorabbin on my next flight, but not sure what to do with getting fuel.

 

On all my other flights I've been able to use a self service bowser at other airfields prior to Moorabbin but looks like this time I'll need to order fuel.

 

Just wondering how others do this? Can I call AirBP and arrange that way or how do I call over the radio?

 

Thanks

 

 

[Robbo]

There there is a self serve bowser or you can call on the listed frequency.

 

 

 

 

[Jay_1984]

Thanks Robbo.

 

The Moorabbin airport website was abit to vague for me and the ERSA mentioned that the Air BP bowser is only after hours.

 

Never had to radio for fuel before and not sure how "professional" I need to make the call or how to make the call.

 

Will just call Air BP I guess.

 

 

[Robbo]

Simple

 

Air BP Alpha Bravo Charlie

 

Alpha Bravo Charlie Air BP

 

Alpha Bravo Charlie Request AvGas for a 172 at the parking area below the tower.

 

Alpha Bravo Charlie Air BP will be there in approx 5 minutes.

 

Alpha Bravo Charlie.

 

Or if you don't wanna use the radio just call up on the phone and you will most likely be diverted to the drivers mobile.

 

As for the bowser, from my understanding it is 24 hours but they say after hours in the ersa as the tanker doesn't operate after about 9pm.

 

 

[djpacro]

Shell bowser takes credit cards. So do the trucks - call Colin for BP on 9587 5201.

 

 

[Happyflyer]

Self service bowser near where Taxiway "G" joins the apron was operating 24 hrs last time I was there. I think they just mean the self service bowsers are the only fuel after hours.

 

 

[Jay_1984]

Thanks everyone for the response, I guess this is one of the things you miss learning when you do nearly all your training away from the city at CTAFs

 

 

[Robbo]

Thanks everyone for the response, I guess this is one of the things you miss learning when you do nearly all your training away from the city at CTAFs

That is why there is an ERSA...

 

 

[Jay_1984]

That is why there is an ERSA...

And why there are places like these forums to help clairfy things when the ERSA doesn't quite answer the whole question...

 

 

[Robbo]

And why there are places like these forums to help clairfy things when the ERSA doesn't quite answer the whole question...

Not having a go at you mate, just saying

Although the ersa is pretty clear, says ah only, I read that and I immediately know no tanker available after 9pm.

 

 

[Jay_1984]

Hey, didn't take it that way. All good.

 

I've just never had to deal with refuellers before and hate messing people around and also sounding like a douche on the radio, your earlier post about what to say on the radio made thing really clear. Appreciate it.

 

 

[djpacro]

You'll find that all the guys on the trucks are very friendly and helpful but if they are refuelling you may not get a response to your radio call however most likely heard and noted. I prefer a phone call so can leave a message if they're busy.

 

(I see now that all the bowsers take credit cards.)

 

 

[Robbo]

sounding like a douche on the radio

Can't be any worse than some of the people I hear on the radio, sometimes I think I am listening to channel 40 on the uhf.