Performance / Weight & Balance

Question 1

What is the definition of “field length required?

Answer 1

The greater of the accelerate-stop or accelerate-go distance

Question 2

What V-speed results in the shortest accelerate-stop and the longest accelerate-go distance?

Answer 2

V1 MIN

Question 3

What V-speed results in the longest accelerate-stop and the shortest accelerate-go distance?

Answer 3

V1 MAX

Question 4

What is the proper procedure for performing FMS fuel quantity updates in flight?

Answer 4

Delete LSK 2L on PERF INIT page 5/5 hourly using data from the fuel gauges

Question 5

What is the maximum floor loading of the baggage compartment?

Answer 5

65 lbs per square foot

2000 lbs total, unless otherwise placarded

Question 6

Which way does the CG move as fuel is added to the aircraft?

Answer 6

Forward, but will always remain within limits if the zero fuel weight CG is within limits

Question 7

What fuel additives are approved for the Gulfstream IV?

Answer 7

Only those specifically approved by Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream (found in the QRH section NH)

Question 8

When completing the FMS pre-departure flow, what is the required performance entry in TAKEOFF INIT?

Answer 8

ATIS or tower-reported wind