In the Day VFR fuel calculation, how many takeoff and climb segments are counted?

• A. Zero
• B. One
• C. Two
• D. Three

Answer: (C)

When planning Day VFR fuel, you budget the departure in two separate high-burn phases: takeoff and initial climb. Each phase has its own fuel flow, and counting them separately provides a more accurate estimate of fuel needed for the departure. The takeoff segment covers the engine run-up through liftoff and reaching the takeoff speed, while the climb segment covers the period of climbing to cruising altitude. After those two segments, you switch to cruise fuel burn, which is typically lower. So two takeoff and climb segments are counted to reflect the distinct fuel usage during departure. If additional takeoffs occur later (such as go-arounds or stops), you’d add more segments accordingly.