Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 14.450 – Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions | Midpage
§ 14.450
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 14.450
Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Illinois Aeronautics Act [620 ILCS 5].DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
a) No pilot shall begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless, considering wind and forecast weather conditions, there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed:
1) during the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or
2) at night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.
b) No pilot shall begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless, considering wind and forecast weather conditions, there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.