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Traffic Pattern May 19, 2026

Fuel planning for your first long cross-country and the math that keeps the engine running when the headwind doubles

Learn step-by-step fuel planning for your first long cross-country, from POH numbers to real-world buffers that keep the engine running.

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Traffic Pattern Apr 21, 2026

Planning fuel stops on a long VFR cross-country and the math that keeps your tanks honest

Plan VFR cross-country fuel stops using real-world math, not just legal minimums, to keep safe margins on every leg.

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Traffic Pattern Apr 15, 2026

Fuel planning for cross-country flights - the real math

Learn the real math behind cross-country fuel planning, from FAR 91.151 reserves to in-flight fuel management.

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