TP 15263 - Aircraft performance - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the knowledge requirements for RPAS pilots regarding aircraft performance, including the effects of density altitude and humidity, turn performance (bank and speed vs rate and radius), and the use of the aircraft flight manual to determine operating limitations.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the knowledge requirements for RPAS pilots regarding aircraft performance, including the effects of density altitude and humidity, turn performance (bank and speed vs rate and radius), and the use of the aircraft flight manual to determine operating limitations.

Original regulatory text

- Effects of density altitude and humidity - Describe the effect of density altitude on launch and climb performance. - Describe the effect of airspeed on radius of turn. - Determine operating limitations from the aircraft flight manual. - Bank/speed vs rate/radius of turn - Use of aircraft flight manual

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General