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Performance Charts – Climb and Cruise Charts (Part Two)

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0savesSave The next example is a cruise and range performance chart. This type of table is designed to give TAS, fuel consumption, endurance in hours, and range in miles at specific cruise configurations. Use Figure 10-26 to determine the cruise and range performance under the given conditions. Sample Problem 6 Pressure Altitude………………………………………..5,000 feet RPM…………………………………………………………2,400 rpm [...]

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Performance Charts – Takeoff Charts

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0savesSave Takeoff charts are typically provided in several forms and allow a pilot to compute the takeoff distance of the aircraft with no flaps or with a specific flap configuration. A pilot can also compute distances for a no flap takeoff over a 50 foot obstacle scenario, as well as with flaps over a 50 [...]

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Performance Charts – Density Altitude Charts

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Use a density altitude chart to figure the density altitude at the departing airport. Using Figure 10-21, determine the density altitude based on the given information. Sample Problem 1 Airport Elevation………………………………………..5,883 feet OAT…………………………………………………………………70 °F Altimeter…………………………………………………..30.10″ Hg First, compute the pressure altitude conversion. Find 30.10 under the altimeter heading. Read across to the second column. It [...]

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Performance Charts

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0savesSave Performance charts allow a pilot to predict the takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing performance of an aircraft. These charts, provided by the manufacturer, are included in the AFM/POH. Information the manufacturer provides on these charts has been gathered from test flights conducted in a new aircraft, under normal operating conditions while using average piloting [...]

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Landing Performance (Part Two)

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0savesSave The effect of proper landing speed is important when runway lengths and landing distances are critical. The landing speeds specified in the AFM/POH are generally the minimum safe speeds at which the aircraft can be landed. Any attempt to land at below the specified speed may mean that the aircraft may stall, be difficult [...]

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Landing Performance (Part One)

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0savesSave In many cases, the landing distance of an aircraft will define the runway requirements for flight operations. The minimum landing distance is obtained by landing at some minimum safe speed, which allows sufficient margin above stall and provides satisfactory control and capability for a go-around. Generally, the landing speed is some fixed percentage of [...]

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Takeoff Performance (Part Two)

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0savesSave The effect of wind on takeoff distance is large, and proper consideration also must be provided when predicting takeoff distance. The effect of a headwind is to allow the aircraft to reach the lift-off speed at a lower groundspeed while the effect of a tailwind is to require the aircraft to achieve a greater [...]

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Takeoff Performance (Part One)

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0savesSave The minimum takeoff distance is of primary interest in the operation of any aircraft because it defines the runway requirements. The minimum takeoff distance is obtained by taking off at some minimum safe speed that allows sufficient margin above stall and provides satisfactory control and initial rate of climb. Generally, the lift-off speed is [...]

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Takeoff and Landing Performance – Water on the Runway and Dynamic Hydroplaning

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0savesSave Water on the runways reduces the friction between the tires and the ground, and can reduce braking effectiveness. The ability to brake can be completely lost when the tires are hydroplaning because a layer of water separates the tires from the runway surface. This is also true of braking effectiveness when runways are covered [...]

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