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What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night in an airplane?

A) Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
B) Enough to complete the flight at normal cruising speed with adverse wind conditions.
C) Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.

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Answer:

A). Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed

Step-by-step explanation:

Here are Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed -

  • During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or
  • At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.
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