What is the minimum amount of fuel a pilot should have for a VFR flight?

The minimum fuel requirement for a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight is indeed to have enough fuel to reach the destination plus an additional reserve of 30 minutes. This is intended to ensure safety, accounting for unexpected conditions that may arise during the flight such as changes in weather, traffic, or other unforeseen complications. This 30-minute reserve allows pilots to safely handle situations where they may need to divert, hold, or navigate around obstacles, rather than landing immediately upon reaching their destination.

The regulation is in place to promote prudent planning and operational safety, ensuring that pilots have sufficient fuel for the variations that can occur in flight. This standard helps prevent scenarios where a pilot could find themselves in a critical situation with insufficient fuel. Other options suggest different strategies for fuel management but do not align with the regulatory minimums set for safe VFR operations.