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For the number of stops: STEP 1: Determine the fuel for the range, then calculate the range. 8,500 x (36/1,000) = 3,060 nm. STEP 2: If the number is larger than the distance to Lima, the plane will make one stop to refuel. If it is more than twice the distance, the plane will make two stops, etc. For unused fuel: STEP 1: Multiply the number of stops by the maximum range, then subtract from the distance. STEP 2: Divide that number by 36/1,000 to get the fuel used. STEP 3: Subtract fuel used plus the reserve from Fuel Weight for Range. STEP 4: Multiply that number by weight of fuel in gallons (6.8). |