Aircraft Performance - Myths & Methods

Aircraft Performance Myths & Methods is a concise and timeless review of essential turbine aircraft performance principles. In a light and easy to read format, the author presents numerous fallacies held and defended by highly experienced pilots during simulator training. Common methods for calculating performance are reviewed against aircraft certification, regulations, TERPS/Pans-Ops criteria and aerodynamic concepts. Confusing and ambiguous Aircraft Flight Manual sections are highlighted using actual examples. Before heading to initial or recurrent training, every pilot should read or re-read this book.