Performance

Question 1

Explain v2

Answer 1

V2: Takeoff Safety Speed
The speed you want to be at 35 feet, with your critical engine failed.

Question 2

Explain TORA:

Answer 2

Takeoff Run Available: From standstill to rotation speed.

Question 3

Explain TODA:

Answer 3

TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE:
Takes your TORA, plus any runway remaining runway or Clearway beyond your TORA distance.

Question 4

Explain ASDA:

Answer 4

ACCELERATE STOP DISTANCE AVAILABLE:
Runway needed to abort takeoff.

Question 5

Explain STOPWAY:

Answer 5

It’s an area beyond the runway, which can support an airplane during an aborted takeoff. (Identified by large yellow chevrons.)

Question 6

Clearway:

Answer 6

It’s an area beyond the runway. Clearway is part of the TODA and it’s purpose is to reduce the initial climb performance restrictions.

Question 7

Explain 2nd segment climb:

Answer 7

At the point the Landing gear is retracted, Flaps are still in takeoff configuration until your at 400 feet.

Question 8

Think of Vac to what other speed.

Answer 8

V2

Question 9

Why do we set trim for takeoff (besides stick force).

Answer 9

It’s in a trim position to go to V2 in case of engine failure.