Potential Flight Time Calculator

The Formula

The formula for calculating potential flight time is:

\[Flight Time (hours) = \frac{Fuel Capacity (gallons)}{Fuel Consumption Rate (gallons/hour)}\]

Where:

• Flight Time: The maximum time an aircraft can stay airborne (in hours)
• Fuel Capacity: The total amount of fuel the aircraft can carry (in gallons)
• Fuel Consumption Rate: The rate at which the aircraft uses fuel (in gallons per hour)

Calculation Steps

1. Determine the aircraft's fuel capacity in gallons
2. Determine the aircraft's fuel consumption rate in gallons per hour
3. Divide the fuel capacity by the fuel consumption rate

Example Calculation

Let's calculate the potential flight time for an aircraft with a fuel capacity of 200 gallons and a fuel consumption rate of 10 gallons per hour:

1. Fuel Capacity = 200 gallons
2. Fuel Consumption Rate = 10 gallons/hour
3. Flight Time = 200 ÷ 10 = 20 hours

Visual Representation

This visual shows the potential flight time based on our example calculation.