For a turbine-engined aeroplane, how is final reserve fuel calculated?
- A45 minutes at cruise power at 1 500 ft above the aerodrome
- B30 minutes holding at 1 500 ft above aerodrome elevation in ISA
- C30 minutes at long-range cruise at the planned cruising level
- D10% of the trip fuel
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Answer: B. 30 minutes holding at 1 500 ft above aerodrome elevation in ISA
The mass is based on the estimated mass on arrival.