To view this page ensure that Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.124 or greater is installed. 16°C x 10% = 16% Increase 10°C With this factor included, the fuel estimate would be calculated as follows: The total estimated fuel required is as follows: Engine start, taxi, and takeoff Climb Cruise Total fuel required This will leave a fuel reserve of: 40.0 -33.1 6.9 Gallons 1.1 1.5 30.5 33.1 Gallons Fuel to climb, standard temperature Increase due to non-standard temperature (1.3 x 16%) Corrected fuel to climb 1.3 0.2 1.5 Gallons Once the flight is underway, ground speed checks will provide a more accurate basis for estimating the time enroute and the corresponding fuel required to complete the trip with ample reserve. LANDING AIRSPEED CALIBRATION AIRSPEED CALIBRATION |