Performance

Question 1

TORA

Answer 1

Take off Run Available

The length of the usable runway.

Question 2

ASDA

Answer 2

Accelerated Stop Distance Available

The length of the usable runway plus stopway

Question 3

TODA

Answer 3

Take off Distance Available

The length of the usable runway plus stopway and clearway

Question 4

Stopway

Answer 4

An area beyond the TORA that can support an a/c while it is brought to rest in an emergency without risk of an accident.

Question 5

Clearway

Answer 5

This is an area beyond the TORA which is free of obstacles

Question 6

LDA

Answer 6

Landing Distance Available

Length of the usable runway which is declared available by the appropriate authority

Question 7

TODR

Answer 7

Take off Distance Required

The total distance required for takeoff, taking into account height which gives safe terrain clearance, temperature, slope,mass. Everything on the performance graphs

Question 8

LDR

Answer 8

Landing Distance Required

Takes into account everything on the performance graphs and normally implies max braking