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CPL final Question 37
Madox01
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Madox01 created the topic: CPL final Question 37
The Question states:
An Echo has 300litres of fuel on board at start up. If the flight fuel required is 120litres, how long could the aeroplane plan to hold at the destination aerodrome if holding is set at 35% MCP?
Both are very similar answers and could cause problems in the exam.
Should i always multiply the variable reserve and add all reserves/taxi to the flight fuel then subtract that total from the fuel on board at start up?
The exam is soon and i feel it will be pretty tough so Im just hoping to receive some feedback from someone with regards to what method i should use?
bobtait replied the topic: Re: CPL final Question 37
In your working you have allowed for 15% of the total fuel on board [79 gals]. You only need to carry 15% of the flight fuel. So:
Minimum fuel required is 32 x 1.15 + 15 + 3 = 55 gals.
Fuel available = 79 gals.
Fuel available for holding = 24 gals.
@ 17.2 gph = 84 minutes.
