Prevent Running Out of Fuel
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Make sure you have enough fuel before casting off. Operating at two-thirds throttle instead of full throttle will conserve fuel. The following rule will help prevent running out of fuel:
- One-third to get out
- One-third to get back
- One-third in reserve for emergencies