How much fuel is burned during the approach?

How much fuel is burned during the approach?

• A. 0.25 GAL
• B. 1 GAL
• C. 0.5 GAL
• D. 2 GAL

Answer: (C)

Fuel burn on approach is determined by how long you stay in the approach phase and how much power you keep to hold the descent. In the DA20-C1 you fly a stabilized approach with relatively low power, so the engine isn’t consuming a lot of fuel. The descent segment lasts only a few minutes, so the total fuel used is small, around half a gallon. The other amounts would imply a longer approach or higher power than is typical for a standard stabilized approach.

Fuel burn on approach is determined by how long you stay in the approach phase and how much power you keep to hold the descent. In the DA20-C1 you fly a stabilized approach with relatively low power, so the engine isn’t consuming a lot of fuel. The descent segment lasts only a few minutes, so the total fuel used is small, around half a gallon. The other amounts would imply a longer approach or higher power than is typical for a standard stabilized approach.