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FUEL RESERVES required for night VFR per 14 CFR 91.151(a)(2)

Choices

  • 30 minutes.

    30 min is DAY VFR.

  • ✓ 45 minutes.correct

    14 CFR 91.151(a) VFR fuel reserves: (1) DAY: 30 minutes, (2) NIGHT: 45 minutes. Reserves are computed at NORMAL CRUISE CONSUMPTION at the FIRST POINT OF INTENDED LANDING. Personal night minimum should be 1 hour given the limited alternatives at night.

  • 1 hour.

    1 hour is a personal minimum, not the regulation.

  • 2 hours.

    Way more than required.

Why

14 CFR 91.151(a) VFR fuel reserves: (1) DAY: 30 minutes, (2) NIGHT: 45 minutes. Reserves are computed at NORMAL CRUISE CONSUMPTION at the FIRST POINT OF INTENDED LANDING. Personal night minimum should be 1 hour given the limited alternatives at night.

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