Jay_1984 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 There there is a self serve bowser or you can call on the listed frequency. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_1984 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Shell bowser takes credit cards. So do the trucks - call Colin for BP on 9587 5201. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyflyer Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_1984 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_1984 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 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... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_1984 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 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.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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