Fuel planning is an important part of flight preparation. The following table can be used for these purposes.
Time | Fuel (l/gal) | |
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Climb | ||
Descend | ||
Cruise | ||
Trip Fuel | ||
Correction (5%) | ||
Corrected Trip Fuel | ||
Extra Margin | 00:45 | |
Alternate | ||
Trip Fuel Required | ||
Taxi & Run-up | ||
Block Fuel Required | ||
Reserve | ||
Total Fuel On-board |
Notes:
- The block fuel required is the fuel required for the trip.
- The total fuel on board is the endurance as filled in on the flight plan.
- The goal fuel on board – corrected trip fuel – taxi & run-up fuel is the amount of fuel remaining at the landing of the destination airfield