Fuel Calculation
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:43 am
Here is a URL for a fairly simple way to calculate fuel use. The URL is http://fuel.aerotexas.com/
Here is a sample of what you get:
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Minneapolis/St. Paul to San Francisco // B738_PMDG // 1376.8 NM
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Departing : Minneapolis-St. Paul/Wold Chamberlain Field Airport (KMSP)
Arriving : San Francisco International Airport (KSFO)
Equipment : Boeing 737-800 (iFly/PMDG)
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Description Fuel (LBS) Fuel (LBS) Hours:Mins
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Estimated Fuel Usage:.............. 18275 <- EFU -> 03:44
Reserves
Holding 2440
Diversion 3659
Contingency 1219
Total reserves:................... 7317 <- RSV -> 01:29
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Fuel On Board:..................... 25592 <- FOB -> 05:14
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Rule: FAR Domestic | Basis: time | Load Factor: 77.4059
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FUELPLAN² Copyright 2008-2010 by Garen .AT. AeroTexas .DOT. com
Here is a sample of what you get:
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Minneapolis/St. Paul to San Francisco // B738_PMDG // 1376.8 NM
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Departing : Minneapolis-St. Paul/Wold Chamberlain Field Airport (KMSP)
Arriving : San Francisco International Airport (KSFO)
Equipment : Boeing 737-800 (iFly/PMDG)
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Description Fuel (LBS) Fuel (LBS) Hours:Mins
--------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- -----------
Estimated Fuel Usage:.............. 18275 <- EFU -> 03:44
Reserves
Holding 2440
Diversion 3659
Contingency 1219
Total reserves:................... 7317 <- RSV -> 01:29
---------- ----------
Fuel On Board:..................... 25592 <- FOB -> 05:14
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Rule: FAR Domestic | Basis: time | Load Factor: 77.4059
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FUELPLAN² Copyright 2008-2010 by Garen .AT. AeroTexas .DOT. com