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What is the required fuel reserve for an IFR flight in a piston-engine aircraft in Canada, at the intended destination, assuming no alternate is required?
CAR 602.88(3)(b) specifies that for an IFR flight, an aircraft must carry sufficient fuel to fly to the destination, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruise sp
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Question: What is the required fuel reserve for an IFR flight in a piston-engine aircraft in Canada, at the intended destination, assuming no alternate is required?
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- 30 minutes of flight at normal cruise speed. ✅ 45 minutes of flight at normal cruise speed.
- 60 minutes of flight at normal cruise speed.
- Equivalent to 10% of the planned flight time.
Correct answer: 45 minutes of flight at normal cruise speed.
Explanation: CAR 602.88(3)(b) specifies that for an IFR flight, an aircraft must carry sufficient fuel to fly to the destination, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruise speed.
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