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  • Glossary

    ability to determine present position in space independently, and is most often used by pilots. Absolute altitude. The actual distance between an aircraft and the terrain over which it is flying. Absolute pressure. Pressure measured from the reference of zero ... pressure, or a vacuum. A.C. Alternating current. Acceleration. Force involved in overcoming inertia, and which may be defined as a change in velocity per unit of time. Acceleration error. A magnetic compass error apparent when the aircraft accelerates while flying…

  • Glossary › Numbers and Symbols

    flight on aircraft of under 12,500 pounds that are used for hire. A Absolute altitude. The vertical distance of an airplane above the terrain or above ground level (AGL). Absolute ceiling. The altitude at which a climb ... longer possible. Accelerate-go distance. The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1 and continue the takeoff on the remaining engine(s). The runway required includes the distance required…

  • Chapter 13: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes › Performance and Limitations

    Performance and Limitations Discussion of performance and limitations requires the definition of the following terms. ⦁ Accelerate-stop distance is the runway length required to accelerate to a specified speed (either VR or VLOF, as specified by the manufacturer), experience ... engine failure, and bring the airplane to a complete stop. [Figure 13-5A] ⦁ Accelerate-go distance is the horizontal distance required to continue the takeoff and climb to 50 feet, assuming an engine failure at VR or VLOF…

  • Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Takeoff and Landing Performance › Takeoff Performance

    under the control of the pilot, and various procedures may be necessary in certain aircraft to maintain takeoff acceleration at the highest value. The powerplant thrust is the principal force to provide the acceleration and, for minimum takeoff distance ... procedures, many other variables affect the takeoff performance of an aircraft. Any item that alters the takeoff speed or acceleration rate during the takeoff roll affects the takeoff distance. For example, the effect of gross weight on takeoff distance…

  • 14 CFR Part 135, Appendix A to Part 135—Additional Airworthiness Standards for 10 or More Passenger Airplanes

    applicant but may not be less than— (i) 1.10VS1; (ii) 1.10VMC; (iii) A speed that allows acceleration to V1 and stop under paragraph (c) of this section; or (iv) A speed at which the airplane can be rotated ... less than 1.2VS1. (3) Other essential take off speeds necessary for safe operation of the airplane. (c) Accelerate-stop distance. (1) The accelerate-stop distance is the sum of the distances necessary to— (i) Accelerate the airplane from…