flight planning Flashcards
1
Q
how do we work out distance to critical point?
A
distance x ground speed home/ground speed out +reduced ground speed home
2
Q
what is minimum taxi fuel?
A
66lb
3
Q
what is our trip fuel?
A
as per operational flight plan
4
Q
what is our contingency fuel?
A
5% of trip fuel, minimum of 55lb
5
Q
what is our alternate fuel?
A
as per operational flight plan, minimum of 300lb
6
Q
what is the final reserve?
A
540lb
7
Q
how do we work out time to critical point?
A
distance from critical point/ground speed out (both engines operating)
8
Q
how do we work out distance to point of no return?
A
P x O x H/O + H
9
Q
how do we work out time to point of no return?
A
distance from point of no return/reduced ground speed out
