COURSE START
INTRODUCTION
Basic Terminology
Concepts - Importance of Performance Data
The Atmosphere
Pressure Altitude
Density Altitude
QFE – QNH – Standard Altimeter Settings
TAKEOFF CONSIDERATIONS
Takeoff Speeds - Certification Requirements - Accelerate-Stop
Engine Inoperative Accelerate-Go
VMCG Minimum Control Speed on the Ground
V1 Takeoff Decision Speed
VR Rotation Speed
VMBE Maximum Brake Energy Speed
VMCA Minimum Control Speed in the Air
VMU Minimum Unstick Speed
VLOF Liftoff Speed
VMAXTIRE
V2 Speed
Takeoff Speeds Relations
Takeoff Performance Requirements
Takeoff Field Length
Field Length
Balanced Field Length
Accelerate-Go Distance
ASDA Accelerate-Stop Distance Available
TORA Takeoff Run Available
TODA Takeoff Distance Available
Clearway
Stopway
Effects of Winds
Effects of Runway Slope
The Go Decision
The Stop Decision
Wet Runway Takeoff Performance
Slippery Runway Takeoff Performance
Contaminated Runway Takeoff Performance
Effects of Flaps on Takeoff Gross Weight and Field Length
Climb
Obstacle
CLIMB PERFORMANCE
Climb Gradient
Climb and Obstacle Limitations - Takeoff Flight Path
Takeoff Segments and Climb Requirements
Takeoff Turn Procedure
EN ROUTE PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Optimum Altitude Considerations
Single-Engine Performance Considerations
Enroute Failure Considerations
Drift Down procedure
Diversion Airfield
LANDING PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Structural Weight Limit
Approach Climb Limit
Landing Climb Limit
Landing Field Length Limit (Runway Limit)
Actual Landing Distance
Factored Landing Distance
Effective Runway Landing Length
Abnormal Landing Considerations - Wet or Slippery Runway
Contaminated Runway
SUMMARY
COURSE END
