Flight Planning

Question 1

Which climb schedule uses a lower climb speed allowing it to get to the target altitude faster & with a lower fuel burn?

Answer 1

Climb schedule 1

Question 2

Describe climb schedule 1

Answer 2

250 kts to 10,000ft, accelerates to 275kts and continues climb at 275kts/Mach.66 up to selected altitude

Question 3

Which climb schedule uses a shallower pitch angle, which gives a lesser climb rate?

Answer 3

Climb schedule 2

Question 4

Describe climb schedule 2

Answer 4

250kts to 10,000ft, accelerates to 300kts and continues climb at 300kts/Mach .70 to selected altitude

Question 5

Which two ice protection system options are the planning tables generated for?

Answer 5

OFF & ON

Question 6

What load factors are published in the Maneuver Capability Altitude charts

Answer 6

Various load factors from 1.2g up to 1.5g

Question 7

Describe the descent schedule used for planning

Answer 7

Descent at Mach .78, transition to 300kts down to 10,000ft then 250kts down to sea level.

Question 8

What speeds are holding tables presented for?

Answer 8

Min drag speed and 200kts