Task F. Performance and Limitations

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

10 elements

• AI.II.F.K1
  Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance.
• AI.II.F.K2
  Factors affecting performance, including:
• AI.II.F.K2a
  Atmospheric conditions
• AI.II.F.K2b
  Pilot technique
• AI.II.F.K2c
  Airplane configuration
• AI.II.F.K2d
  Airport environment
• AI.II.F.K2e
  Loading and weight and balance
• AI.II.F.K3
  Weight and balance terms, including: basic empty weight, maximum gross weight, arm, moment, reference datum, center of gravity (CG) and CG limits, and useful load.
• AI.II.F.K4
  Methods for computing CG.
• AI.II.F.K5
  Aerodynamics.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

6 elements

• AI.II.F.R1
  Use of performance charts, tables, and data.
• AI.II.F.R2
  Airplane limitations.
• AI.II.F.R3
  Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance.
• AI.II.F.R4
  Exceeding weight limits.
• AI.II.F.R5
  Operating outside of CG limits.
• AI.II.F.R6
  Shifting, adding, and removing weight.