SECTION 5 CESSNA
PERFORMANCE MODEL 208B 867 SHP
GARMIN G1000
U.S.
FAA APPROVED
SAMPLE PROBLEM (Continued)
FUEL REQUIRED (Continued)
CRUISE
The cruise distance is then determined by subtracting the distance
during climb and distance during descent from the total distance.
With an expected 10 knot headwind, the ground speed for cruise is
predicted to be:
Therefore, the time required for the cruise portion of the trip is:
The fuel required for cruise is:
A 45-minute reserve requires:
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Total distance: 650 Nautical Miles
Distance during climb: - 20 Nautical Miles
Distance during descent: - 40 Nautical Miles
Cruise distance: 590 Nautical Miles
173 Knots
-10 Knots
163 Knots
590 Nautical Miles
= 3.6 Hours
163 Knots
3.6 hours X 364 pounds/hour = 1311 Pounds
45
X 364 pounds/hour
= 273 Pounds
60
208BPHCUS-00
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