Aircraft Performance & Operations

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Aircraft Performance considerations are very important to safe flying.

It consist of knowing your airplane, including all of its subsystems. Making sure that when you're transitioning to a new airplane, you get a complete checkout, by a competent flight instructor. Using your Pilot's Operating Handbook in determining your airplane's weight and balance limitations, performance and runway length requirements.

And don't forget to calculate the effects of density altitude! And finally, take into consideration the winds and the condition of the runway part of every preflight planning you do.

Proper engine operations at altitude are also an important consideration in safe aircraft performance. Always follow the engine operating procedures provided by the aircraft manufacturer for your aircraft in the 'Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH).

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>> Download Engine Operations