How much does it cost to FUEL an airliner?! 

I'm not a pilot but I did notice the placement of the red and green (navigation lights) pillows on the couch.

I've started nodding whenever he says "Okay? Good."

One of the things that I found fascinating was how the fuel gets to the airports. There are only a few countries that move it around on trains or in tanker trucks. For example in the UK the fuel for all major airports and medium sized ones and a surprising amount of small ones are all from a network of fuel pipes originally put in, in WWII. A late war Avro Lancaster on a maximum range sortie would carry roughly 4 tonnes of fuel. In a 1000 bomber raid that's going to be more than could be handled by the roads of the era and you really do not want that much potentially visible to the enemy (in terms of fuel trucks moving about). Therefore the pipelines were built in secret so the Germans would not know we had it and therefore may not expect a bombing raid as they would not see major fuel movement. I believe they also go to modern RAF bases as well. I have heard rumours that they were even maintained on the disused dispersal airfields from WWII in the cold war. I know for a fact that there were at least two WWII dispersal fields in Bedfordshire about half way between Bedford and Kimbolton on the B660 in remarkably good condition in the 1970's.

When I was coming back from a deployment in the 90s, the 727 charter flight my unit was on had to stop at a small airport in Southern Mexico to refuel. I remember watching the captain take out a big blue bank bag and count out a huge stack of cash to the refueler before he would hook up the lines.

Of course I'm doing absolutely fantastic: I'm watching a Mentour Pilot video!

This is the fourth Mentour Pilot video I have watched. I feel like I'm ready to pilot an airliner.

Only Mentour could make a video about fuel this entertaining and full of knowledge!

Fun Fact: the cute puppy, is actually his co-pilot.

Episode suggestion for the captain: maintenance schedules for various systems on the 737, engines, instruments, gear, airframe. I'm sure its pretty complex. Also unscheduled maintenance and proceedure for pulling an aircraft from service.

Almost 500k subs now ;). Proud to have been here from the very start. This is well deserved :))). Congrats

As a former Fuel-Operator, I'd like to add a few points: The fuel is always filtered by dispenser trucks (and many times more in underfloor systems) or fuel trucks. Water is separated and a visible check is alway performed. Density / temperature is another important thing. Don't forget that there are several different Kerosin specifications. In Europe, mostly Jet A1 is available, North America is Jet A1. The SR71 Blackbird has its own Kerosine specification.. funny. You didn't mention the remaining fuel thats obligated by FAA. BtW. most Fuelers around the globe prefer Boings to Airbus to refill because of the fact, that it's more a manual process. The worst on is the A330, it's a diva to refill.

As I watch your channel, I'm learning how difficult and challenging its to fly an aircraft and how many variables and unknowable can cause trouble to the pilots

I remember back in early 90s when me and my brother were kids and took trips from Usa to Europe, I used to ask the stewardess if I could see the cockpit and she said sure I’ll come back for you later. She took me and my brother to the cockpit and we were over the Atlantic in a 747, I asked what would happen if a motor went out? The captain reached over and shut down a engine and asked did you feel anything? I have to be honest not really. We went back to our seats and told our parents... they freaked out and called us crazy. Lol those were the days

As l have said elsewhere you're a great narrator and you would be an excellent flying instructor. You know your subject well and you convey the information to your listeners in such way that everyone understands. Always a great pleasure to see / listen to your videos! Many thanks from Down Under!

Love the videos mentour. Really informative and inspiring

"So let's say it's two hours. That's about a hundred and twenty minutes." (pause. alarm bell... you can't leave it like that...) "That's EXACTLY a hundred and twenty minutes." This is why I would fly with this guy!

All your videos are awesome- you have a great way of explaining things.... Kudos Mentor pilot!!!

HUGE congrats on the 500K subs! Well deserved.

Another great vlog. Thank you.

That puppy upstaged you there. Have to watch it again now to take in what you’re saying. 😀

I hope you give that poor dog some love once you finish recording.

Very good explanation of the fuel pricing that airlines use... it makes perfect sense to follow fuel prices to affix best price of tickets. Thx.

Very, very, very interesting and informative. Thank you!

Thanks, very informative, just finished a 737 flight, always good to know more about what you guys are doing up front.

As always these videos are absolutely fantastic!

10:38 so cute that sounded like a sound from the Atari 2600 ;-)

I once worked with a guy who also worked for an oil company. For large volume sales, the price is carried out to a thousandth of a cent.

Thanks bro.....really bring up my knowledge to another level, but humble and keep learning......God bless you more.....

Very informative you are. You make it easier to understand and incredibly interesting. Subscribed 👍

I would not have guessed how interesting a video about fuel and aviation could be. Who knew?

Petter, Great video and explanations - thank you! God bless Paul

Thanks for this great video Mentour Pilot.

Excellent video, friendly and informative 👍

It depends on your route to how much it will cost, then there are some airlines that only allow refuelling at certain airports due to cost. For example flybe refuel in Glasgow but not bhx so that route the crew fuel up for 2 sectors (there and bk) but on average it's around £13k ($16k)

I love your co-pilot. 🐶

A great video, always wanted to know the answer to this ☺

We come for an education in aviation and we get a real-world futures trading lesson too. This channel is great

Unique and useful information like always, thanks for great video

Love your videos-very informative!

...always learning. Thanks

Thanks to you sharing everything with us ☺️☺️☺️☺️. I have loving to learning.

As always very interesting 👍👍

This was an absolutely fantastic video, whether you are interested in commercial aircraft, airline economics, investing in airline companies or airline fuel providers! Very, very well done! Thank you!

"four tequilas of fuel"

such a very informative video, like the one for wings, i never knew there so much in the pilot field. thx

The green pillow on the right, the red pillow on the left. this is perfect

Really informative 👏🏼

You answered a question I have had for a while. You make up for the extra fuel while ascending durring the descent. It is my understsnding that the lift an airplane has to keep it up requires energy use.

10:37 the lil doggo so cute

Excellent video! Your puppy is so sweet

I love these tutorials, so knowledgeable

Well done, keep it up!

Congrats on 500k (bit early but still)

About aircraft efficiency, you have to remember what @WendoverProductions said: "The Airbus A320neo can carry 6400 gallons (24200 litres) of fuel - that is the equivalent of 376 fully fuelled Toyota Camrys. For every mile (1.6km) the A320neo flies, it burns 1.5 gallons (5.68 litres) of jet fuel - that works out to a paltry .67mpg (350L/100km). That A320 could just barely fly from the Empire State Building to the Grand Central Terminal on that gallon of fuel, to fly that 213mi (355km) from New York to D.C., that A320 needs 317 gallons (1200l) of fuel. With that much fuel, our Camry could drive from New York to L.A. 49 times, but we have to consider that the Camry only seats 5. The A320 seats 154. So, assuming fully loaded, it has a per person fuel efficiency of 104.7mpg (2.25l/100km)."

Thanks Mentour

Good info. love it.

Peter, congrats for the 500k subscribers!

I love his sweet dogs!

Nearly 500K subscribers!!

Wow the puppy just wants love lol

Very cool video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.

I flew a early Wizzair flight and they had to divert going to Budapest. I was flying the return and the pilots actually had to pay for the fuel with their credit cards because Wizzair didn't have a fueling arrangement. They weren't too happy but because of the diversion the fuel they tankered wasn't enough for minimums.

Another absolutely fantastic video. Patrean Brian

In 1997 I was flying from Reno to Chicago nonstop on a MD-80. I happened to be flying 1st class (business trip) and before 911 the cockpit door was always open... After taking off (almost immediately) the pilot came on the PA saying we were going to have to land in Salt Lake City to refuel because our takeoff weight was heavy... Apparently there was a major bowling tournament in Reno and they underestimated weight not realizing the amount of Bowling balls the aircraft had onboard. (That's what he said) We landed in SLC and were on the ground, for an hour or so, while they added fuel. The fuel man came aboard and I watched the Pilot give him a credit card to pay for the fuel. Thought this was the weirdest thing I ever saw. Ended up getting pretty drunk (1st class), we took off again and eventually arrived in Chicago, I missed my connection. lol

Hi Mentour! I like your videos a lot, so i'been subscribed more than 2 years to your channel. I'm doing my ATPL Theory now, so i't be great if you could add more technical detail and explanations in your video. Certainly, to the appropriate extent so others could also enjoy the topic.

I just subbed, and I am trying to get you to half a million subs :) Good Job 👍🏼

Great information and nice video Captain! Love this channel!!! Give us a wave if you ever fly over Bermuda!!

Hello Commander! I found a new favorite channel on U-Tube! Super Yacht Captain. Another young person like yourself who made his dream come true! Fun & Fascinating to watch! Thnx Again for your great content. Love the Dogs! CJ

I saw a doc about a day in the life of American Airlines. They followed one specific flight then calculated the airline's profit on that flight after everything was paid out and it was $18.00. That's eighteen dollars. Wow!

Very interesting fuel video, Mentour🙋 I have all of it, set in mine thens of ATPL Books, they i have! Thanks Captain👮

HAPPY 500K CAPTAIN!

Really love watching your videos. You really explain every bit in detail. Please make a video related with Fuel Dumping. What happens if a plane needs to make an emergency landing to a near by airport. And it still has a lot of fuel present in its tank's. Is it necessary to dump the fuel ? What's the max fuel load 737 can carry while landing ? Thanks. Love from India 🇮🇳

Nice vid, thanks.

Just discovered your channel- great stuff. Your puppy is just icing on the cake !- Rich

Gosh, the fuel efficiency has really gone up, thinking that the 707 carried almost twice it's weight in fuel :)

Watch all your videos. Well done sir. That puppy needs some love though!

I remember a few years ago, a reality cable show called "Airline UK" had cameras follow the flight crews at their jobs at discount carrier EasyJet. One flight from UK to Nice, France, the plane was unable to land at Nice due to poor weather that was not improving, and the circling plane had to land at another airport due to low fuel. But it was not an airport that this airline flew to, thus had no prior arrangement with a FBO nor another airline that can service them. So the necessary fuel had to be bought and paid for on the spot. The ELF fuel truck waited on the apron, but they wouldn't take the BP fuel credit card carried by the pilot. The FBO had to negotiate directly with the president of the airline to allow the plane to be refueled and be assured that the bill would be paid for, all the while passengers waiting on the plane.

When you mentioned "you only take the amount of fuel we need + for reserve" I remember a trip from Berlin to Munich. 1h flight. About 15min from the airport we did a 180 degrees right turn and went back to Berlin. Captain announced a problem with the (weather?) Radar. In Munich at this moment was a hell of bad weather. So the airplane had twice the amount of fuel they needed.?! Makes sense regarding the price of fuel they had to take for munich - ... After arriving in Munich later I've asked a colleague about the weather, as I only saw dark clouds and wet streets He confirmed massive storm with hail.

Yay! I love your vids!

10:37 please, please include more doggy bloopers in your videos, they make me smile

Some little airplane numbers: fuel capacity 225 litres (60 U.S. gallons). Aviation gasoline $CDN 1.75 a litre. Good for 7 hours in the air, 1200-ish km. In practice endurance is set by biology, if you get my drift. :-) Like most light airplanes I can have full fuel, four people in the plane, or luggage, but not all three.

Your dog is very adorable!

Hi Mentour! First I love your videos and very appreciate that. I saw the video about the fuel system but I have a question about something: Why is there a difference between the total fuel displayed on the upper DU and the fuel count in the FMC progress page? And your flight plan fuel detail is by the FMC count or by the DU count? Thanks!

Great information but I have to admit, I'm also looking at the melted red candle on the table. Yes, people talk about the pillows but it's the candle I look for. You leaned back once and I saw it. HA, still there! Question: when you said the 800 doesn't have the ability to pump fuel from one tank to another, is it because of cost or a safely measure? Thanks

Your puppy is so cute!

I like that you have valid numbers

I remember, short bevor the grounding of Swissair (about t he last 1-2 weeks of Swissair). The crew had to pick up suitcases with cash at the OPS Center at Zurich, so they could /had to pay the fuel, handlingagent, cabincatering in cash right on the spot at the destination.

Really interesting video!

Oh that puppy is so nice!

Excellent video.

I remember when the fuel crew would check under the hood and give S&H green stamps.

Any chance of you integrating the new flight simulator into some potential flight education series? maybe some basic ground school, and flight planning? IFR, Airspace for the future sim guys?

A true professional

Just one thing, center tank is in front wheel bay not behind, only if you have extra tanks in aft cargo :)

That cute dog though has grabbed my attention

Since you haven't mentioned any, I collected some accidents and incidents involving fuel and the fueling system. These were all covered by Mayday/Air Crash Investigators. - Air Transat Flight 236, diverted to the Azores after gliding 65nm because ran out of fuel due to a fuel leak - Air Canada Flight 143 (Gimli Glider), diverted to Gimli after running out of fuel due to taking less fuel than needed during the last refueling because of a conversion error and a broken fuel guage - British Airtours Flight 28M, caught fire in Manchester after a combustor ruptured in the left engine and punctured the fuel tank in the wing - Tuninter Flight 1153, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea after running out of fuel due to taking less fuel than needed during the last refueling because of a wrong fuel guage installed on the aircraft - British Airways Flight 38, crashed short of the runway at Heathrow after suffering from engines control problems due to the heat exchanger clogged by ice accumulating in the fuel lines - Air France Flight 4590 (Concorde), crashed after taking off in Paris after a piece of metal hit and ruptured one of its fuel tanks that caused a fire and engine failure - China Airlines Flight 120, caught fire in Okinawa after a loose bolt punctured the right wing fuel tank - Cathay Pacific Flight 780, made an emergency landing in Hong Kong after suffering from engine control problems due to fuel contaminated by SAP spheres used by ground equipment Unfortunately there were quite a few accidents where the aircraft ran out of fuel due to some other, non-fuel related reason. I didn't include them because this list would be a lot longer.

It would be nice to have your view on the "into the night" tv series about flying non stop under hard circumstances and how realistic it is.

Nice puppy!does he/she accompany you on your flights....thanks for explanation on fuel hedging.our local airline recently lost millions when price of oil went down a lot so its quite a risky move?

That puppy is so cute

Just looking at this and the LaMia crash near Medellin, the report states that the crew received a low fuel warning 40 mins prior to the last FDR report, though it's not exactly clear in the report if the FDR recorded until the crash or 180nm before the RNG VOR. 40 mins prior to the crash does not give you much reserve, but 40m plus 180mn plus a couple of circuits before the actual impact is quite a bit. Obviously, it was known by the pilots that they would be on fumes by the time the landed in MDE even without the circuits in the hold. Would the minimum requirements of an alternative and a 45min hold at the alternative start to get you in a situation where the plane was telling you low fuel or would you receive the low fuel warnings after those reserves were used up?