The fuel reserves are normally specified in the mission specification. They are also specified in those FAR's which regulate the operation of passenger transports. Fuel reserves are generally specified in one or more of the following types:
1. as a fraction of the weight of the mission used fuel;
2. as a requirement for additional range so that an alternate airport can be reached;
3. as a requirement for (additional) loiter time.
In the program, the first type of expression is used:
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is a user-defined value. |