Units used in this user manual
In general, dimensions are given in the appropriate SI units with, when relevant,
the Imperial unit in brackets, for example, 30 m (98 ft).
Dimension Units used
Distance km (mi) kilometres (miles)
Length m (ft) metres (feet)
Length cm (in) centimetres (inches)
Length
mm (in)
millimetres (inches)
Speed m/s (kts) metres per second (nautical miles per hour)
Climb rate m/s (ft/min) metres per second (feet per minute)
Mass kg (lbs) kilograms (pounds)
Mass g (oz) grams (ounces)
Temperature °C (°F) degrees Celsius (degrees Fahrenheit)
Frequency Hz
hertz
Area m
2
(sq ft) square metres (square feet)
Area km
2
(sq mi) square kilometres (square miles)
Area ha (ac) hectares (acres)
Heading ° degrees from true north
Angle ° degrees
Thrust
kgf (N, lbf) kilogram-force (newton, pound-force)
The Imperial unit used for speed is knot (kts).
1 kts = 1 nm/h (nautical mile per hour)
All headings are given in reference to true north (geodetic north), not magnetic
north.
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