What are the minimum fuel requirements in IFR conditions?

IFR Fuel Requirements: Complete the flight to the first airport of intended landing; Fly from that airport to the alternate airport; and. Fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed or, for helicopters, fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.



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