Recreational Pilot Licence · Mock exam

Destination is 280 NM. TAS 100 kt, headwind 25 kt. Fuel burn 35 L/hr. Day VFR 30-min reserve. Tanks hold 130 L usable. Can the aircraft complete the flight?

• A.No — required fuel 142 L, exceeds tank capacity.
• B.Yes — required fuel 112.6 L, available 130 L, margin 17.4 L.
• C.Yes — required fuel 95 L, large margin.
• D.No — required fuel 112 L but only 130 L available — wait, yes it fits.