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Welcome to episode 8 of the ATPL Flight Planning series by ATPLation! In this class, we introduce the key definitions and principles of aircraft fuel policy and monitoring. These are essential for safe flight operations and a key topic in your ATPL exams.

📌 In this episode you’ll learn:

📖 Key Fuel Definitions
Taxi fuel
Trip fuel
Contingency fuel
Alternate fuel
Final reserve fuel
Additional fuel and discretionary fuel

🧠 Monitoring Concepts
In-flight fuel checks
Comparison between planned vs actual consumption
Required actions if fuel drops below minimums

📋 Regulatory Framework
EASA fuel policy guidelines
Operational control responsibilities

🎓 ATPL Exam Focus:
✔️ Accurate interpretation of fuel terminology
✔️ Application of fuel policy in practical flight planning
✔️ Compliance with regulations during preflight and in-flight phases

🎯 Why it’s important:
✔️ Fuel planning directly impacts flight safety and legality
✔️ Essential knowledge for dispatch and command decision-making
✔️ A common subject of theoretical and scenario-based ATPL questions

📚 Next episode: We’ll dive deeper into Fuel Requirements for IFR & VFR Flights.

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