AvMap EKPIV series - Manual (Page 59)

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Fig. 10.6 - Fuel Consumption page
To set Fuel Consumption parameters use ‘ENTER’ to edit the selected field (a box appears around
the active field) and use the cursor key to move between fields. Press ‘CLEAR’ to return to the
Calculator Menu. If your current Ground Speed is over 0 Knots, the EKP-IV will display “Actual GS”
and will not allow you to edit the value.
The EKP-IV will compute and display Fuel Consumption for each leg of a Flight Plan, and total fuel
needed for the flight in the Flight Plan page (see Chapter 6). When selected for display, the data
fields window will provide information on the flight time remaining before the reserve fuel has
been reached.
Note
The Fuel Consumption represents calculated fuel use based on user data. The reserve does not represent actual
fuel available in the aircraft.
Fuel Consumption can be modified en route by increasing or decreasing the fuel burn rate to match
actual usage. The new fuel computation will be averaged over the full distance and provide a good
estimate of fuel remaining. When refueling en route, combine the amount of new fuel and the
remaining fuel to enter the new “Starting Fuel” total for true computation of To Reserve data.
Note
Fuel calculations are only as accurate as the entries made. Always double-check fuel calculations.
Fig. 10.6a - Sample Calculation