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DeltaLima
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How is fuel planning done for a VFR flight that involves multiple full stops?

Doing first cross country flight plan with several stops along the way. What is the general rule of thumb for calculating time, fuel, etc. for a mid trip landing? I've done conceptual flight plans with checkpoints etc, but not actual stops.

In other words, I can calculate fuel burn, ground speed, course etc. for a point to point flight. Just not sure what to calculate in by adding a full stop in the middle of that same flight.

While studying for the FAA knowledge exam it sometimes said calculate 3 minutes for take off and departure but curious if there is a generally accepted set of numbers.

RThomas
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