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Flight rulesQuestion 90 of 934

A pilot flies an airplane under VFR in daylight. What is the minimum fuel at the start of the flight?

  1. Fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and then at least 20 minutes at normal cruising speed
  2. Fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and then at least 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
  3. Fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and then at least 45 minutes at normal cruising speed
  4. Fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and then at least 60 minutes at normal cruising speed
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Correct answer: Fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and then at least 30 minutes at normal cruising speed

In the day, the airplane needs fuel to the first landing point plus 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.

Source: 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026