Flight Performances and Planning

This book is the standard reference for student pilots, instructors and, in addition, meant for those keen on achieving great proficiency in Flight Operations.  

This book is a part of the Air Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL) Course Series describing in detail the mass and balance, flight performance and planning elements of the ATPL course (subject 030). Written by a team of experienced ENAC instructors, it introduces concepts and background knowledge, gradually leading the reader through all relevant sections of the ATPL syllabus.

Author: Cépaduès Éditions

Publisher: Cépaduès Éditions

Language: English

Format: Soft cover

Size: 24 cm. X 17 cm.

No. of pages: 292

ISBN: 9782364930346

Table of contents:

1. Mass & Balance-Aeroplanes

-Foreword

-Basic terminology

-Introduction to Mass and Balance Notions

-Mass and Balance Limits

-Loading

-Centre of Gravity

-Appendix 1: Determination of the Dry Operating Mass of an Aeroplane

-Appendix 2: Procedure for Establishing Revised Standard Mass Values for Passengers and Baggage

-Appendix 3: Evolution of Allowed Payload with Range

-Glossary

2. Performance-Aeroplanes

-Foreword

-General

-Take Off

-Climb

-Cruise

-Descent/Holding

-Approach and Landing

- Performance Class B Aeroplanes

-Glossary

3. Flight Planning and Flight Monitoring

-Foreword

-Flight Planning for VFR Flight

-Flight Planning for IFR Flight

-Fuel Planning

-Pre-Flight Preparation

-ICAO Flight Plan

-Flight Monitoring and In-Flight Replanning

-Glossary