Flight plans and flight itinerariesQuestion 198 of 351

A VFR flight in a helicopter takes 50 minutes to reach the destination. What is the shortest endurance the fuel must give at normal cruising speed?

  1. 1 hour 00 minutes
  2. 1 hour 10 minutes
  3. 1 hour 20 minutes
  4. 1 hour 35 minutes
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Correct answer: 1 hour 10 minutes

A VFR helicopter must fly to the destination and then for 20 minutes. This gives 50 minutes plus 20 minutes.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.88(3) Fuel Requirements

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026