RCF Procedure Explained (EASA Rules)

This video breaks down the Reduced Contingency Fuel (RCF) procedure according to the EASA Fuel Scheme, and explains how it can be safely applied to improve operational efficiency without compromising safety. In this module, you will learn: ✈️ What RCF means under EASA fuel planning requirements ✈️ The conditions required to apply RCF (statistical data, RMSE, monitoring, reliability, etc.) ✈️ How to determine the Decision Point (DP) ✈️ The typical use cases for RCF in daily operations ✈️ Operational benefits: fuel savings, sustainability, cost optimization ✈️ Why Dispatchers, Flight Ops Engineers, and OCC teams must fully understand this procedure RCF is often misunderstood, yet it is one of the most powerful tools in modern fuel optimization — when used within EASA rules and operational safeguards. ⸻ Who is this video for? ✔️ Dispatchers ✔️ Flight Operations Engineers ✔️ OCC teams ✔️ Safety & Compliance Managers ✔️ Pilots ✔️ Aviation students & trainees ⸻ About FDEG — Flight Dispatch Excellence Group FDEG is dedicated to sharing high-quality, practical, and accessible aviation knowledge, with a focus on operational performance, safety, fuel strategy, and Flight Ops excellence. If you find this video helpful, feel free to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔁 Share 🔔 Subscribe to support the growth of aviation knowledge worldwide.