The performance or operational information section of the Aircraft Flight Manual/Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/ POH) contains the operating data for the aircraft; that is, the data pertaining to takeoff, climb,…
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…
True airspeed (TAS)—the speed of the aircraft in relation to the air mass in which it is flying. Indicated airspeed (IAS)—the speed of the aircraft as observed on the ASI.…
The majority of pilot-caused aircraft accidents occur during the takeoff and landing phase of flight. Because of this fact, the pilot must be familiar with all the variables that influence…
Performance is a term used to describe the ability of an aircraft to accomplish certain things that make it useful for certain purposes. For example, the ability of an aircraft…
Pressure Altitude Pressure altitude is the height above the standard datum plane (SDP). The aircraft altimeter is essentially a sensitive barometer calibrated to indicate altitude in the standard atmosphere. If…
Structure of the Atmosphere The atmosphere is an envelope of air that surrounds the Earth and rests upon its surface. It is as much a part of the Earth as…