Using a normal climb from engine start for an aircraft weighing 3,700 lbs at sea level, how much AvGas is required to reach a pressure altitude of 16,000 feet?

To determine the amount of AvGas required for a normal climb to a pressure altitude of 16,000 feet for an aircraft weighing 3,700 lbs at sea level, we first need to consider the fuel consumption rate during a climb and the corresponding vertical distance the aircraft will ascend.

Typically, light aircraft consume fuel at a rate that varies with weight, altitude, and engine efficiency. For general aviation aircraft, a common fuel burn rate during a climb is approximately 10-15 pounds per hour per 1,000 lbs of aircraft weight. However, this can differ based on specific aircraft models and environmental conditions.

In this case, assuming a fuel consumption rate in the range typical for light aircraft, we could estimate the time required to reach 16,000 feet. Climb rates can also vary, but a standard climb rate for many light aircraft may be around 500 to 1,000 feet per minute. Given that there are 16 minutes in a 16,000 feet ascent at a rate of 1,000 feet per minute, we can further calculate the total fuel requirement by multiplying the estimated burn rate by the climb time.

If we take an average consumption of about 12 pounds of fuel per hour for the aircraft's weight