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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 933 of 934

On the domestic flight plan form, how does the pilot enter the fuel on board?

  1. In gallons only
  2. In pounds only
  3. In hours and minutes
  4. In nautical miles of range
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Correct answer: In hours and minutes

Fuel on board is entered in hours and minutes. The pilot divides usable fuel in gallons by the fuel consumption rate.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Filing a VFR Flight Plan, page 409

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026