Back to fuel reserves...
I'd like to understand how FAA Part 91 requirements are normally interpreted.
"Sec. 91.151 - Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.
(a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed --
(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or
(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes."
That raises two questions (assume 'day'):
i) If I depart airport A for B with 60 mins fuel, knowing that B is 30 minutes away, I'm legal. So I arrive at B with 30 mins in the tanks. Must I land?
If the answer to i) is no...
ii) If I depart airport A for A with 30 mins fuel, knowing that A is 0 minutes away, am I legal?