AR 95-1

Question 1

At takeoff, Rotary wing aircraft must have enough fuel to reach the destination and alternate airport (If required) and have a planned reserve of? VFR/IFR

Answer 1

Fuel requirements. At takeoff, aircraft must have enough fuel to reach the destination and alternate airport (if re-quired) and have a planned fuel reserve of—
(1) Rotary wing.
(a) VFR, 20 minutes at cruise.
(b) IFR, 30 minutes at cruise.

Question 2

What must the PC ensure in regards to weight and balance?

Answer 2

The accuracy of computations on the DD Form 365–4

That a completed DD Form 365–4 is aboard the aircraft (Manned) to verify that the weight and center of gravity will remain within allowable limits for the entire flight. Several DD Forms 365–4 completed for other loadings also may be used to satisfy this requirement. In this case, the actual loading being verified must be within the extremes of the loading shown on the DD Forms 365–4 used for verification.