Intro to IFR Question #21 - What are IFR fuel requirements?

IFR Fuel Requirements

 

What are IFR fuel requirements? 

FAR 91.167 Fuel Requirements for flight in IFR conditions states a civil aircraft can be operated in IFR conditions if: 

  • It can 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. 

 

Instrument FARs

 

 

Sporty's Instrument Rating Course

 

 

 

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