Aircraft Performance

Angle of bank Gross weight 2,750 lb MPH 62 67 74 88 knots 54 58 64 76 MPH 75 81 89 106 knots 65 70 77 92 MPH 54 58 64 76 knots 47 50 56 66 MPH 66 71 78 93 knots 57 62 68 81 Figure 11-34. Stall speed table. 11-28 rewoP rewoP Air Carrier Obstacle Clearance Level 30° 45° 60° Requirements Gear and flaps up For information on air carrier obstacle clearance On requirements consult the Instrument Procedures Handbook, Off FAA-H-8083-16 (as revised). Gear and flaps down Chapter Summary On Performance characteristics and capabilities vary greatly Off among aircraft. As transport aircraft become more capable and more complex, most operators find themselves having to rely increasingly on computerized flight mission planning flaps are down. Next, choose the row corresponding to a systems. These systems may be on board or used during power-off situation. Now, find the correct angle of bank the planning phase of the flight. Moreover, aircraft weight, column, which is 45°. The stall speed is 78 mph, and the atmospheric conditions, and external environmental factors stall speed in knots would be 68 knots. can significantly affect aircraft performance. It is essential that a pilot become intimately familiar with the mission Performance charts provide valuable information to the pilot. planning programs, performance characteristics, and By using these charts, a pilot can predict the performance of capabilities of the aircraft being flown, as well as all of the the aircraft under most flying conditions, providing a better onboard computerized systems in today’s complex aircraft. plan for every flight. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) The primary source of this information is the AFM/POH. requires that a pilot be familiar with all information available prior to any flight. Pilots should use the information to their advantage as it can only contribute to safety in flight. Transport Category Aircraft Performance Transport category aircraft are certificated under Title 14 of the CFR (14 CFR) part 25. For additional information concerning transport category airplanes, consult the Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3 (as revised). Transport category helicopters are certificated under 14 CFR part 29.