Operations

Fuel Planning

Definition

The process of calculating required fuel for a flight including taxi, trip, contingency, alternate, and reserve fuel. Proper fuel planning prevents fuel exhaustion, one of the most preventable causes of accidents.

Related Terms

Range

The maximum distance an aircraft can fly with a given fuel load without refuelin...

Endurance

The maximum time an aircraft can remain airborne with a given fuel load. Maximum...

Alternate Airport

An airport designated in the flight plan where the aircraft can land if the inte...

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