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PPL » Air Law (A) & (H) » Fuel Requirements

4.54 Fuel Requirements

4.54.2 State the minimum fuel reserve (A) or (H) required for a day VFR flight. CAR Part 91

4.54.4 State the minimum fuel reserve (A) or (H) required for a night VFR flight. CAR Part 91

91.305 Fuel requirements for flight under VFR

A pilot-in-command must not start a VFR flight unless, using the forecast weather conditions, the aircraft has enough fuel to:

  • fly to the first intended landing point at the planned normal cruising speed; and
  • still have the required fuel reserve after arrival.
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