14 CFR Part 91 Flashcards
What are the regulatory fuel requirements for both VFR and IFR flight (day and night)?
a. VFR conditions: No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed: • During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or • At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.
b. IFR conditions: No person may operate a civil aircraft in IFR conditions unless it carries enough fuel (considering weather reports and forecasts) to:
• Complete the flight to the first airport of intended landing; • Fly from that airport to the alternate airport; and • Fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed. If an alternate is not required, complete the flight to the destination airport with a 45-minute reserve remaining.
