Performance: Aeroplanes

General Performance

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What is the gross performance of an aircraft?

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See the following EASA definition: "All aeroplanes powered by reciprocating engines with a Maximum Operational Passenger Seating Configuration (MOPSC) of more than 9 or a maximum take-off mass exceeding 5700 kg." To which of the following performance classes is it referring to?

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What aircraft is considered to be a Performance Class A Aeroplane?

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The following EASA definition is given: "All multi-engined aeroplanes powered by turbo-propeller engines with a Maximum Operational Passenger Seating Configuration (MOPSC) of more than 9 or a maximum take-off mass exceeding 5700 kg, and all multi-engined turbo-jet powered aeroplanes." To which of the following performance classes does it refer to?

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What aircraft is considered to be a Performance Class B Aeroplane?

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What aircraft is considered to be a Performance Class C Aeroplane?

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The following EASA definition is given: "All aeroplanes powered by propeller engines with a Maximum Operational Passenger Seating Configuration (MOPSC) of 9 or less and a maximum take-off mass of 5700 kg or less." To which of the following performance classes does it refer to?

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What is the range of the landing phase?

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For an aircraft to maintain steady level flight, it requires:

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What is the effect of the runway slope during take-off?

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What are the effects of runway slope during landing?

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How will the contaminated runway or the unpaved runway affect the take-off distance?

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What is the effect on the landing performance for an airport with a high density altitude?

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How will the increasing density altitude and increasing mass affect the climb performance of an aeroplane?

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How will the runway condition affect the landing distance?

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Select the incorrect statement: In the case of increasing the aircraft's mass ......

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Regarding take-off performance, what will be the effect of an increase in weight?

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Select the correct statement: In the case of increasing the aircraft's mass ......

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Regarding to landing performance, what will be the effect of the aircraft increased landing mass?

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Regarding take-off performance, what will be the effect of decreasing the air density?

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What is the effect of wind during take-off?

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What are the effects of wind on the landing distance?

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What are the usual dimensions of the Rate of Climb?

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What is the climb gradient?

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What is the equation of the climb gradient?

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Which of the following is correct regarding steady climb?

Performance Class B single engine aeroplanes

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What shall the minimum take-off speed be for a Class B aeroplane?

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What is the screen height during take-off in the case of a Class B aeroplane?

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Regarding the landing phase, what is the screen height?

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What is the point from which the landing phase of the flight is said to start?

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What is the range of the take-off phase for a Class B aeroplane?

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What shall the minimum landing speed be for a Class B aeroplane?

Takeoff

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What are the parameters of the International Standard Atmosphere?

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What is defined as the 'elevation'?

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Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.2. Given: 1. Aerodrome PA: 2000 ft 2. Temperature (OAT): 20 °C 3. Aeroplane mass: 3500 lb 4. Tailwind: 4 kt Calculate the take-off distance.

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Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.2. 1. What is the take-off distance of the aircraft? 2. Aerodrome PA: sea level 3. Temperature (OAT): 10 °C 4. Aeroplane mass: MTOM 5. Headwind: 5 kt

Climb

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Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.3. What is the enroute climb gradient of an aircraft? 1. Pressure altitude: 10000 ft 2. Temperature: 20 °C (MSL) 3. Aeroplane mass: 3560 lb 4. True airspeed: 106 kt

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Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.3. What shall the maximum mass of the aeroplane be enroute if the minimum rate of climb of 500 ft/min is maintained? 1. Pressure altitude: 12000 ft 2. Temperature (OAT): -10 °C

Cruise

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Refer to CAP 697 figure 3.5. What is the difference between: 45% power setting at 22000 feet with the final reserve remaining intact, and 55% power setting at 16500 feet with no reserve?

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Consider a piston engine aircraft, how will decreasing density altitude and increasing mass affect the endurance?

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For a piston engine aircraft, at what altitude will endurance be at it's maximum?

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Refer to CAP 397 figure 3.5. What is the endurance with 55% power setting and final reserve remaining intact at 6000 feet?

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Refer to CAP 697 figure 3.5. What is the difference in endurance at 8000 feet with 75% and 65% power settings with the final reserve remaining intact?

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Refer to CAP 607 figure 2.4. What is the difference in range for a flight at 8000 ft and for a flight at 6000 ft with full throttle and 2500 RPM power setting?

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Refer to CAP 697 figure 2.4. What is the still air range at 8000 feet with full throttle and 2500 RPM power setting?

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Refer to CAP 697 figure 2.4. What is the difference in range, when flying at 10000 ft with full throttle and 2100 RPM power setting, compared to a full throttle and 2300 RPM power setting?

Approach and Landing

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Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.4. 1. Aerodrome elevation: 1000 ft 2. Temperature (OAT): 28 °C 3. Aeroplane mass: 3500 lb 4. Headwind: 10 kt What is the ground roll distance during landing?

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Refer to CAP 698 figure 2.4. You are planning a flight and the following information about your destination airfield is provided: 1. Elevation: 1000 ft 2. Temperature (OAT): 28 °C 3. Landing distance: 1350 ft 4. Headwind: 10 kt Your calculated landing mass is 3500 lb. Are you able to land safely at your planned destination?

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