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• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 11-19
  Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Performance Charts

  Performance Charts Performance charts allow a pilot to predict the takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing performance of an aircraft. These charts, provided by the manufacturer, are included in the AFM/POH. Information the manufacturer provides on these charts has been gathered ... while using average piloting skills, and with the aircraft and engine in good working order. Engineers record the flight data and create performance charts based on the behavior of the aircraft during the test flights. By using these performance charts…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 7-2
  Chapter 7: Helicopter Performance › Performance Charts › Height/Velocity Diagram

  Performance Charts In developing performance charts, aircraft manufacturers make certain assumptions about the condition of the helicopter and the ability of the pilot. It is assumed that the helicopter is in good operating condition, calm wind, and the engine ... average flying abilities. Average means a pilot capable of doing each of the required tasks correctly and at the appropriate times. Using these assumptions, the manufacturer develops performance data for the helicopter based on actual flight tests. However, they…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 5-5
  Chapter 5: Rotorcraft Flight Manual › Performance (Section 5)

  Performance (Section 5) The performance section contains all the information required by the regulations and any additional performance information the manufacturer determines may enhance a pilot’s ability to operate the helicopter safely. Although the performance section ... limitation section and is therefore not a limitation, operation outside or beyond the flight-tested and documented performance section can be expensive, slightly hazardous, or outright dangerous to life and property. If the helicopter is certificated under 14 CFR part…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 9-4
  Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Placards › Performance (Section 5)

  provide more detailed information about the various previously mentioned procedures. To avoid missing important steps, always use the appropriate checklists when available. Consistent adherence to approved checklists is a sign of a disciplined and competent pilot. Performance (Section ... Performance section contains all the information required by the aircraft certification regulations and any additional performance information the manufacturer deems important to pilot ability to safely operate the aircraft. Performance charts, tables, and graphs vary in style, but all contain…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 7-2
  Chapter 7: Helicopter Performance › Factors Affecting Performance › Moisture (Humidity)

  Factors Affecting Performance A helicopter’s performance is dependent on the power output of the engine and the lift produced by the rotors, whether it is the main rotor(s) or tail rotor. Any factor that affects engine and rotor ... efficiency affects performance. The three major factors that affect performance are density altitude, weight, and wind. The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25 (as revised), discusses these factors in great detail. Moisture (Humidity) Humidity alone…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 11-1
  Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance

  Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance This chapter discusses the factors that affect aircraft performance, which include the aircraft weight, atmospheric conditions, runway environment, and the fundamental physical laws governing the forces acting on an aircraft. The performance or operational information section ... Aircraft Flight Manual/Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/ POH) contains the operating data for the aircraft; that is, the data pertaining to takeoff, climb, range, endurance, descent, and landing. The use of this data in flying operations is mandatory for safe…