RANGE DEFINITIONS

Question 1

Cruise ceiling

Answer 1

Altitude at which the max rate of climb capability at max continuous power and best CLB speed is 300ft per min

Question 2

Service ceiling

Answer 2

Altitude at which max rate of climb capability at max continuous power and best climb speed is 100ft per min

Question 3

VT/VF

Answer 3

Specific range. Is TAS/Total FF, OR nm per pound of fuel

Question 4

VT/VF MAX

Answer 4

The max Value of specific range for a given weight & altitude

Question 5

99% VT/VF MAX

Answer 5

The value of specific range resulting from increasing TAS from the speed at VT/VF MAX, to give a value of specific range which is 1% less than VT/VF max

Question 6

Long range cruise

Answer 6

Term that identifies flight at the speed of 99% VT/VF MAX

Question 7

VH

Answer 7

Structurally limited max level flight speed (recommended limit speed)

Question 8

Normal bleed

Answer 8

When compressor bleed air is used to operate the aircon & pressurisation system

Question 9

All bleed

Answer 9

When compressor bleed air is used to operate the engine & wing/tail surface anti ice systems as well as the normal bleed functions

Question 10

Drag index

Answer 10

that is proportional to drag change asssociated with a change in aircraft configuration