SR-Series Workbook ___________________________________________________
Cirrus Aircraft, Duluth, MN
5. Performance
This section will cover Section 5 (Performance) from your Pilots
Operating Handbook.
Use the following information to answer the questions:
Route: Rapid City, SD (KRAP) → Duluth, MN (KDLH)
Distance: 487 NM
Magnetic Course: 070 degrees
Weight at Takeoff: Max Gross Weight
Fuel: Full
Cruise Power Setting: (20, 22) 75% Best Power
(T) 85% Lean of Peak
Weather Conditions:
KRAP 101250Z 22026KTG35 10SM FEW010 SCT020 30/17 A2975
KDLH 101250Z 33020KT 10SM SCT010 20/10 A2982
Winds aloft:
Airport Information:
KRAP Elevation 3202 ft
Rwy 23/05 3600 ft
Rwy 32/14 8701 ft
KDLH Elevation 1420 ft
Rwy 27/09 10,152 ft
Rwy 03/21 5699 ft
1. What will be your takeoff distance (ground roll) departing KRAP?
2. What is your x-wind component for runway 32 at KRAP?
3. What altitude will you use and why?
4. In addition to winds aloft, what other factors should be
considered when selecting a cruise altitude?