Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 5
EXTRA 500 Performance
5.4.a Takeoff
For conservative (ISA +10) the takeoff distance sheet will give
the following results:
Ground Roll:
1345 ft – 10 % of 1345 = 1211 ft (369 m)
Total Distance to Clear 50 Feet Obstacle:
2205 ft – 10 % of 2205 = 1985 ft (605 m)
These distances are well within the available field length.
In addition the rate of climb in take-off configuration will be
(at MTOW, 2000 ft, climb speed of 87 KIAS and ISA +10 °C)
1110 ft/min.
Caution If the takeoff climb gradient cannot be maintained for a
certain weight and temperature, it is prohibited to start
from that airfield.
5.4.b Cruise
The cruising altitude should be selected based on a
consideration of trip length, wind aloft and aircraft’s
performance. Power setting for cruise should be determined for
most economical fuel consumption and several other
considerations. For this sample a cruise power setting of
60 % torque has been chosen.
5.4.c Fuel Required
The total fuel required for the flight can be estimated using the
performance information in Figure 5-7 Sheet 2 and Figure 5-8
Sheet 11 in conjunction with Figure 5-11.
26. January 2011
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