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What minimum amount of fuel must an aircraft carry for an IFR flight to a destination, assuming it has a valid alternate airport?
For an IFR flight with a filed alternate, the aircraft must carry enough fuel to fly to the destination, then to the alternate, and then have a 45-minute fuel r
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Question: What minimum amount of fuel must an aircraft carry for an IFR flight to a destination, assuming it has a valid alternate airport?
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- Enough fuel to reach the destination, plus 30 minutes of flight at normal cruising speed.
- Enough fuel to reach the destination and land, plus 45 minutes of flight at normal cruising speed. ✅ Enough fuel to reach the destination, then to the alternate, plus 45 minutes of flight at normal cruising speed.
- Enough fuel to reach the destination, then to the alternate, plus 30 minutes of flight at normal cruising speed.
Correct answer: Enough fuel to reach the destination, then to the alternate, plus 45 minutes of flight at normal cruising speed.
Explanation: For an IFR flight with a filed alternate, the aircraft must carry enough fuel to fly to the destination, then to the alternate, and then have a 45-minute fuel reserve at normal cruising speed. This ensures a sufficient contingency margin.
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