Formulas

Question 1

How is climb distance calculated?

Answer 1

∆D = WCP x Time/60

Question 2

How is GS calculated?

Answer 2

GS = TAS +/- WCP

Question 3

SR is calculated by

Answer 3

(TAS x 1000)/FF

Question 4

The formula for ETE is

Answer 4

Distance/Ground Speed x 60

Question 5

How is holding fuel calculated?

Answer 5

F = (FF x 3)/60 x T

Question 6

What do you need to calculate the holding weight at destination?

Answer 6

ZFW + Reserve + Contingency + Extra fuel + Alternate

Question 7

What do you need to calculate holding weight at alternate?

Answer 7

ZFW + Reserve + Contingency + Extra fuel

Question 8

What formula do you need to graph altitude?

Answer 8

(Trip distance x 24) + LWD

Question 9

How is contingency fuel calculated?

Answer 9

(8300/60) x Time

Question 10

The Takeoff-Limited TOGW is the lowest of _____, ______, and _____

Answer 10

Adjusted runway limit, adjusted climb limit, and adjusted structural limit

Question 11

The Maximum Operating Landing Weight (Max LWD) is the lowest of _____, _____, and _____.

Answer 11

Adjusted runway limit, Adjusted approach and landing climb limit, and adjusted structural limit

Question 12

Maximum Operating TOGW is the lowest of the _____ and _____.

Answer 12

T.O. Limited TOGW and LDG-Limited TOGW

Question 13

What 5 things are needed for the burnoff graph?

Answer 13

1. Trip distance
2. WCP
3. Cruise altitude
4. LWD
5. Elevation of the departure airport