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Which event means a pilot should plan to be on the ground?

  1. The first checkpoint is missed
  2. The wind shifts from the forecast direction
  3. The fuel gauge shows a low fuel level
  4. Half of the planned flight time has passed
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Correct answer: The fuel gauge shows a low fuel level

The handbook says to land before the flight time exceeds the fuel plan or the fuel gauge shows low fuel.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Fuel Consumption, page 399

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026