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AI.II.I.S1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator, in...

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Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator, including a risk analysis to the first fuel stop.

Bottom line

When estimating consumption you must plan for cruise flight as well as startup and taxi, and higher fuel burn during climb.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 91.153 (VFR flight plan: Information required.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-1) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-20) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  6. 14 CFR 91.151 (Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  7. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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